Chords in the key of D minor
The D minor scale is D – E – F – G – A – Bb – C. Building a chord on each note gives the seven chords below, numbered with Roman numerals (lowercase for minor, uppercase for major).
7th chords in D minor
Add the seventh note of the scale to each chord for a richer, jazzier sound.
Common progressions in D minor
- i–iv–VDmGmA
- Andalusian cadenceDmCBbA
- i–VI–III–VIIDmBbFC
Songs in D minor
- Drunken SailorDmCA
Questions
What chords are in the key of D minor?
The chords in D minor are Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb and C, plus A (a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor scale).
Which chords in D minor are major and which are minor?
Major: F, Bb and C. Minor: Dm, Gm and Am. Edim is diminished.
What is the relative major of D minor?
F major. It uses the same notes and chords, but centers on F.
How can I play in D minor with easy chords?
Put a capo on fret 5 and play the open chords of A minor: Am, C, Dm, Em, F and G.