D Minor Scale & Harmony

Visual fretboard patterns and harmonized chords for D minor. The notes in this scale are: D · E · F · G · A · Bb · C.

Theory Note: The natural minor scale. Sounds sad, dark, or serious.

CAGED Positions

Diatonic Chords in D Minor

1P Degree Minor Diagrams → D · F · A

2M Degree Diminished Diagrams → E · G · Bb

3m Degree Major Diagrams → F · A · C

4P Degree Minor Diagrams → G · Bb · D

5P Degree Minor Diagrams → A · C · E

6m Degree Major Diagrams → Bb · D · F

7m Degree Major Diagrams → C · E · G

About D Minor Harmony

Understanding the harmonized chords in the D minor scale is essential for songwriting and chord progressions. These diatonic chords are built specifically from the notes D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C.

Beginner Theory Tip

Click on the chord names above to see how those specific notes align with the full minor scale on the fretboard. This helps you visualize how to solo over these specific chord changes.