D Dominant 7th Guitar Chord (D7)
D7 is the D triangle flipped upside down, xx0212. As the V of G it's all over folk and country. G, C, and D7 cover a hundred years of campfire.
D7 brings pepperoni to the campfire.
D7 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2. Let the D (4th) string ring open. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | D |
| 3 | major third | F♯ |
| 5 | perfect fifth | A |
| ♭7 | minor seventh | C |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see D7 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More D chords
Nearby dominant 7th chords
D7 FAQ
What notes are in D7?
D7 contains D, F♯, A, and C. That's the root (D), the major third, the perfect fifth, and the minor seventh.
Is D7 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest D7 shape (x-x-0-2-1-2) needs no barre. It uses 3 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 5, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play D7 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape x-x-0-2-1-2. Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 2. Let the D (4th) string ring open. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.