Accessible Page: How to Play a D7 Chord on Guitar – Easy D Dominant Seventh Guitar Chord

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Chord Shapes

There are 16 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E, D and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 5

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the high E string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the A string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 6

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 7

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 5 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 8

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 9

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the high E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 10

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the B string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 11

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 12

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the low E string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 13

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 15 of the B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 16 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 17 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 17 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 14

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 13 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 14 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 14 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 15

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D, G and B strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the low E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 16

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the G and B strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

D 7 Description

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!

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