D Minor Chord on Bass
The D Minor Chord (D, F, A) shown across the full 4-string bass fretboard. Tap any note to hear it, or open it in BassMapper to play along with a MIDI file. Free, no account needed.
About the Minor Chord
A minor chord is the root, flat 3rd, and 5th: the darker counterpart to major. The single flatted note does all the work. On bass, outline it with the root and fifth for stability, and drop in the flat 3rd when you want the minor color to ring.
The fretboard above shows the D Minor Chord in every position at once. Open it in BassMapper and drop in a MIDI file to watch the chord light up on the neck in real time as a song plays.
questions
What notes are in the D Minor Chord?
The D Minor Chord contains D, F, A.
What does the Minor Chord sound like?
Darker and more serious than major: the flatted 3rd gives it a somber, reflective quality.
How do I play the Minor Chord on bass?
The root and fifth work under any minor chord; touch the flat 3rd on passing notes so the minor quality comes through without cluttering the low end.