Dm Ukulele Chord
Need the Dm chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C and E strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
- Notes: D, F and A
- Frets: 2 2 1 0
- Tuning: g C E A
Dm ukulele chord details
- Type
- Minor triad
- Also known as
- D minor
- Formula
- 1 b3 5
- Intervals
- D (root), F (minor 3rd), A (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- D, F and A
- Frets
- 2 2 1 0
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dm chord
Here is the Dm chord step by step:
- Lay your middle finger flat across the g and C strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Leave the A string open.
- 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.
What notes are in the Dm chord?
The Dm chord is built from three notes: D, F and A (the root, minor 3rd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the A is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. That flattened third is what gives a minor chord its softer, more wistful feel next to a bright major. Curious which chords sit together in a song? See which chords share a key.
Ukulele songs that use the Dm chord
Want to go further?
Once Dm feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, D and Dsus4. Dm 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.