D7 Ukulele Chord
D7 on ukulele is 2-2-2-3: barre the 2nd fret across the g, C and E strings with your index finger and put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: D, Gb, A and C
- Frets: 2 2 2 3
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for D#7? That is Eb7
D7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Dominant 7th
- Also known as
- D dominant seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 b7
- Intervals
- D (root), Gb (major 3rd), A (perfect 5th), C (minor 7th)
- Notes
- D, Gb, A and C
- Frets
- 2 2 2 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the D7 chord
Here is the D7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play D7?
Not really. 2-2-2-3 is already the simplest playable shape for D7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the D7 chord?
The D7 chord is built from four notes: D, Gb, A and C (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the D7 chord
Want to go further?
Once D7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Dmaj7, Dm, D and Dsus4. D7 pairs most often with G, A and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.