How to Play a D7 Chord on Guitar – Easy D Dominant Seventh Guitar Chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the D 7 chord, a staple of the dominant chords family. Composed of the notes D, F#, A, and C, the D 7 chord is built using the music intervals of 1 (root), 3 (major third), 5 (perfect fifth), and b7 (minor seventh). These intervals give the D 7 chord its distinctive sound and make it a crucial component of many songs and chord progressions.
Understanding the D 7 chord and its construction can be greatly facilitated by having a sound knowledge of chord notation and fretboard intervals. These elements are key to not only learning the D 7 chord, but also to mastering the guitar as an instrument.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones that make up the D 7 chord. Additionally, we will also delve into the theory behind dominant (7) guitar chords and explain how they are built by stacking intervals, as described in this music theory tutorial.
Whether you are an aspiring blues guitarist or a seasoned jazz musician, the D 7 chord and its variations are bound to feature in your musical journey. So, let's get started on mastering this essential chord!
Notes that compose the D 7 chord:
DF#AC
Chord Formula:
Fingerings for the D Dominant Seventh guitar chord
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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.
You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.
Position 1
Movable
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Open
Position 4
Open
Position 5
Movable
Position 6
Movable
Position 7
Movable
Position 8
Movable
Position 9
Movable
Position 10
Movable
Position 11
Open
Position 12
BarreOpen
Position 13
BarreMovable
Position 14
BarreMovable
Position 15
BarreMovable
Position 16
BarreMovable
You can find more shapes in our all guitar chords online library. If you prefer a printable pdf, download
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C 7 | D 7 | E 7 | F 7 | G 7 | A 7 | B 7 | C#7 | D#7 | F#7 | G#7 | A#7 | Ab7 | Bb7 | Db7 | Eb7 | Gb7
Complete Fretboard Map of D 7 chord tones
Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.