Another popular alternative chord fingering is shown in the adjacent diagram. This fingering for the D7 chord is often used as a substitution for the basic D7 chord. When you strum this chord you must avoid strumming the 1st and 6th strings. These strings are often muted by lightly touching the strings with the 1st and 3rd fingers of the left hand. Also note that the key bass note is now found on the fifth string.
This alternative fingering is used in the following arrangement.