D Minor
Dm minor has 1 flat. Its relative major is F and its parallel key is D. This page lists the signature, scale notes, diatonic chords, and go-to progressions, with tools that play the sound.
Key signature
Flats: 1 (Notes: Bb)
Scale notes
The notes that make up this scale, shown with their degrees.
| Degree | 1 | 2 | ♭3 | 4 | 5 | ♭6 | ♭7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Note | D | E | F | G | A | A# | C |
Diatonic chords
The chords that belong to this key, color-coded by role: T (tonic), SD (subdominant), D (dominant).
Triads
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm | Dm | D F A | T |
| Ⅱdim | Edim | E G Bb | SD |
| Ⅲ | F | F A C | T |
| Ⅳm | Gm | G Bb D | SD |
| Ⅴm | Am | A C E | D |
| Ⅵ | A# | A# D F | T |
| Ⅶ | C | C E G | D |
Seventh chords
| Degree | Chord | Notes | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ⅰm7 | Dm7 | D F A C | T |
| Ⅱm7b5 | Em7b5 | E G Bb D | SD |
| Ⅲmaj7 | Fmaj7 | F A C E | T |
| Ⅳm7 | Gm7 | G Bb D F | SD |
| Ⅴm7 | Am7 | A C E G | D |
| Ⅵmaj7 | A#maj7 | A# D F A | T |
| Ⅶ7 | C7 | C E G Bb | D |
This table uses the natural minor. Raising the 7th (harmonic minor) turns V into A (V7 = A7) for a stronger resolution.
Related keys
Go-to progressions in this key
Common progressions written out with the real chord names for this key. Play them in the progression player to hear them.
| Progression | Chords | |
|---|---|---|
| Andalusian Cadence | Dm - C#dim - A# - A | ▶ Play in player |
| Minor II-V-I | Em7b5 - A7 - Dm7 | ▶ Play in player |
| Rock Power Progression | Dm - C - Gm - Dm | ▶ Play in player |
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