The D Dominant 7th (D7) Chord

 

The D7 Chord

 

The D7 Chord

The D Dominant 7th (D7) chord contains the notes D, F#, A, and C. The D7 chord contains the open 4th string (D), the 2nd fret of the 3rd string (D), the 1st fret of the 2nd string (C), and the 2nd fret of the 1st string (F#). The 5th and 6th strings are not played in the D7 chord.

 How to Play the D Dominant 7th (D7) Chord

  1. Place your 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.

  2. Place your 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.

  3. Place your 3rd finger on the 2nd fret of the 1st string