Dm/A Guitar Chord
A chord with a sad, melancholic character. Differs from major by its lowered third. Used across all genres for emotional expression — from ballads through rock to jazz. This is a slash chord — the bass note is A instead of the root.
Strings
X–0–0–2–3–1
Other names for the Dm/A chord
Other names: D minor, Dmin, D-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: D minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Dm/A chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F | Minor 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
All variations
Open
X–0–0–2–3–1
Open
X–0–3–2–3–1
Fret 5
X–0–7–7–6–5
Fret 5
5–5–7–7–6–5