D7 guitar chord
D dominant seventh (D7) in standard tuning (EADGBE). Play the shape xx0212 from the low E string to the high E string. The chord tones are D, F#, A, C, and the lowest sounding note is D.
Fingering chart
| String | Fret | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 6th (low E) | Muted | Not played |
| 5th (A) | Muted | Not played |
| 4th (D) | Open | D |
| 3rd (G) | 2 | A |
| 2nd (B) | 1 | C |
| 1st (high E) | 2 | F# |
Notes and intervals
Formula 1 3 5 b7. This shape sounds each chord tone.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D | In this shape |
|---|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | Root (0 semitones) | Yes |
| F# | 3 | Major 3rd (4 semitones) | Yes |
| A | 5 | Perfect 5th (7 semitones) | Yes |
| C | b7 | Minor 7th (10 semitones) | Yes |