Chords in the Key of D minor

The key of D minor has 1 flat (B♭). Its chords are Dm · Edim · F · Gm · Am · B♭ · C, and most songs are built around Dm · Gm · Am · B♭.

Chords in D minor

Degree	Chord	Type
i	Dm	minor
ii°	Edim	diminished
III	F	major
iv	Gm	minor
v	Am	minor
VI	B♭	major
VII	C	major
V7 (harmonic minor)	A7	dominant 7th — common right before returning to i in minor songs

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Chords in the key of D minor — guitar chord charts for Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C — All on one image — long-press (or right-click) to save it.

Common chord progressions

i–VI–III–VII (minor pop)

Dm B♭F C

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i–iv–v–i

Dm Gm Am Dm

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i–VII–VI–VII

Dm C B♭C

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i–iv–V7–i (minor cadence)

DmGmA7Dm

Play it easier with a capo

Capo on fret 5 + A minor shapes → sounds in D minor

Related keys and scales

Relative key: F major — same key signature.

A half step up: Eb minor · a half step down: C# minor

Scales: D natural minor scale · D minor pentatonic

FAQ

What chords are in the key of D minor?

The diatonic chords of D minor are Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, Bb, C. Most songs revolve around Dm, Gm, Am, Bb, and A7 shows up often too.

How can I play in D minor more easily on guitar?

It's an easy key you can play with open chords. With a capo you can use easier shapes: capo 5 + A minor shapes.

How many sharps or flats does D minor have?

1 flat (B♭). Its relative key, F major, shares the same key signature.

How do I transpose a song to D minor?

Move every chord by the same number of semitones — the progression player has a transpose control. For a whole PDF song sheet, the Buskermate app reads the chords and changes the key in one go.

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