Key of D minor
Chords in the Key of D Minor – Free Chart
D minor has one flat, B♭, the same notes as F major. Here are its notes in natural, harmonic and melodic minor, its chords and the progressions built from them. Press any chord to hear it.
The D minor scale
The notes of the key signature.
Chords in the key of D minor
Press to hearCommon progressions in D minor
i – VI – III – VII
Dm– B♭– F– C
Big, emotional minor pop
i – iv – V – i
Dm– Gm– A– Dm
The classic minor cadence
i – VII – VI – V
Dm– C– B♭– A
Flamenco's falling line
i – iv – VII – III
Dm– Gm– C– F
Moody rock and ballads
iiø7 – V7 – i7
Em7♭5– A7– Dm7
The minor jazz cadence
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Nearby keys
Keys that share chords with D minor
FAQ
D minor questions
What chords are in the key of D minor?
Dm, Edim, F, Gm, Am, B♭ and C. In a minor key the V chord is often played major, A instead of Am, because it leads back home more strongly.
How many sharps or flats does D minor have?
One flat: B♭. It shares its key signature with its relative major, F major.
What is the relative major of D minor?
F major. It uses the same seven notes as D minor but starts on F.
What's the difference between natural, harmonic and melodic minor?
Natural D minor uses the notes of its key signature: D E F G A B♭ C. Harmonic minor raises the 7th note to C♯, which makes the V chord major (A). Melodic minor raises the 6th and 7th going up (B and C♯) and usually comes back down as natural minor.
How do I know if a song is in D minor?
Drop it into the free BPM & key finder. If it says D minor, every chord on this page will fit, and you can make a new song in the same key.