Guitar chord guide
D7 Guitar Chord
D7 is a compact dominant chord that creates a strong pull toward G. It appears in blues, country turnarounds and countless I IV V progressions.
Fingerings
How to play D7
Why this shape works
The triangular fingering places the flat seventh C in the centre of the chord and keeps the open D root in the bass.
Clean fingering tip
Plant the first finger on the B string first, then place the second and third fingers around it.
Common mistake
Do not allow the first finger to touch the high E string. A clean top F# gives the chord its major third.
Check every string
Pick from the lowest included string to the highest. A note should either ring clearly or be deliberately muted. Accidental half-muted strings are what make a chord feel weak.
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