The D Minor chord on the piano consists of the notes D, F, and A, creating a somber and melancholic sound that is often used in classical music compositions.

How to play the D Minor Chord on the piano

D Minor Chord in root position

Place your left hand pinky on D, your left hand middle finger on A, and your left hand thumb on F. Your right hand thumb should be on D, your right hand middle finger on F, and your right hand pinky on A. Keep your hands relaxed and curved as you play the chord.

D Minor Chord inversions

First Inversion

To move the D minor chord from its cozy root position (D-F-A) up to the first inversion (F-A-D), think of it as a small leap for your fingers. Your thumb needs to hop up to F, your middle finger goes on A, and your pinky stretches up to find D waiting for it higher up.

Second Inversion

When moving from the D minor chord in root position (D-F-A) to the 2nd inversion (A-D-F) on the piano, your thumb should go to A, your middle finger to D, and your pinky to F, with a gentle hand shift towards the right to facilitate this arrangement.