The Dm/A chord is a D minor chord, with the A (the 5th) as the bass note.
The D minor chord itself has a dark, melancholy sound. Playing the 5th of the chord (in the case of Dm, the 5th is A) as the bass note, can make the chord sound even more dark and dramatic, even if it is only a subtle difference.
The chord is also referred to as D minor over A, or Dm ‘slash’ A, or simply, D minor with an A in the bass.
Technically, the D minor chord with the A in the bass is a second inversion D minor chord.
Some Dm/A Chord Theory and Info
- The Dm/A chord contains the notes A, D and F.
- It is a D minor chord with an A in the bass.
- The root note of Dm/A is D, the bass note is A.
10 Ways to Play the Dm/A Chord on Guitar
Some Useful Dm/A Related Reading
