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D minor seventh chord
The Dm7 chord (minor seventh) is made of the notes D, F, A, C. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7.
Dm7
Sevenths · 4 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | Unison |
| ♭3 | F | Minor third |
| 5 | A | Perfect fifth |
| ♭7 | C | Minor seventh |
Inversions
- Dm7D F A CRoot position
- Dm7/FF A C DFirst inversion
- Dm7/AA C D FSecond inversion
- Dm7/CC D F AThird inversion
Which keys it belongs to
Dm7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the Dm7 chord?
- The notes are D, F, A, C.
- What is the formula of the Dm7 chord?
- The formula is 1 ♭3 5 ♭7: minor third, perfect fifth, minor seventh.
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