Dm piano chord (D minor)
D – F – A
Formula 1 – ♭3 – 5
Dm inversions
An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.
Root position Dm
D – F – A
1st inversion Dm/F
F – A – D
2nd inversion Dm/A
A – D – F
Keys that contain Dm
Other D chords
Dm chord questions
What notes are in the D minor chord?
Dm is D, F, A. Its formula is 1 – ♭3 – 5, counted from the root D.
How do you play Dm on piano?
With the right hand in root position, play D–F–A using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on D). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.
What are the inversions of Dm?
Root position: D–F–A; 1st inversion: F–A–D; 2nd inversion: A–D–F.
Which keys contain Dm?
Dm occurs naturally in C major (as ii), D minor (as i), F major (as vi), G minor (as v), A minor (as iv), B♭ major (as iii).