Guitar - D Minor Chord

Before you start to play check that your guitar is in tune. Watch our other films on how to tune your guitar, if you are unsure.

The minor chords are very different to the major chords in that they make a much sadder sounding chord.

The D minor is one of the most difficult chords to play because the finger tips are in quite an unnatural position.

To play the D minor chord, the first finger goes on to the top E, in the first fret. The second finger is on G string in second fret. The little finger is on the B string in the third fret. The root note is on the D.

Practise the chord.

Once you get the hang of the chord try playing the D minor with the E minor. Starting in the D minor chord release the first finger to make the E. Do two beats to each chord. The root note is the open D.

If you know the C chord, try going from D minor to C.

Keep practising until your chords are smooth and without buzzing and humming sounds.

If you are unsure of any of the other chords we have mentioned, make sure to watch our other films which will show you how to play them.