Dm/Bb 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 Bb instead of the root.
Strings
X–1–3–2–3–1
Other names for the Dm/Bb chord
Other names: D minor, Dmin, D-
Music theory name: minor triad
Common name: D minor chord
Notes and intervals in the Dm/Bb chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| D | Root |
| F | Minor 3rd |
| A | Perfect 5th |
| Bb | Bass note |
All variations
Open
X–1–3–2–3–1
Fret 5
X–X–8–7–6–5
Fret 8
X–X–8–10–10–10
Fret 10
X–13–12–10–10–10