D Dominant 7th Ukulele Chord
All positions and voicings on the fretboard
D Dominant 7th filtered by fret:
No playable voicings found for this chord on ukulele. This chord type requires more notes than the ukulele's 4 strings can voice. Try a simpler chord type or use the guitar chord finder.
D Dominant 7th — chord details
The D Dominant 7th chord is made up of the following notes: D, F#, A, C.
Intervals: 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m.
The diagrams above show every voicing and chord variation for D Dominant 7th on ukulele. Use the fret filter to narrow down voicings within a specific fret range — perfect for finding comfortable positions when composing or arranging.
The D dominant seventh chord adds a minor seventh to a major triad, creating a four-note structure with intervals 1P, 3M, 5P, 7m and notes D, F#, A, C. This tension between the major third and the minor seventh gives dominant sevenths their restless, bluesy character — they want to resolve. They are the driving force behind blues progressions, jazz turnarounds, and classical cadences where harmonic motion demands forward momentum.
How to Play D Dominant 7th
On ukulele, D 7 is typically voiced as 2-2-2-3 — a compact shape with three fingers barring and one reaching up. The ukulele's re-entrant tuning gives this chord a bright, cheerful character that is instantly recognizable. Practice clean fretting and let each string ring clearly for the best sound.
D Dominant 7th in Progressions
D dominant seventh most commonly functions as the V7 in G major or G minor, creating a strong pull toward resolution. It also serves as the I7 in D blues progressions and as a secondary dominant targeting other chords in a key.
Common Substitutions
D9, D13, or the tritone substitute G#7 all work as alternatives, keeping the dominant function intact.
Difficulty: On ukulele, this chord is intermediate — it may require barre technique or an unusual finger stretch.