Dmaj7 Guitar Chord
Dmaj7 is a four-note major seventh chord built from D, F#, A, C#. Adding a major seventh to the major triad gives it a smooth, sophisticated sound widely heard in jazz, soul, pop, and R&B.
Notes in the D Major 7th Chord
The D Major 7th chord is built from 4 notes: D, F#, A, C#. It is a major 7th chord — built from a root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh (11 semitones above the root). On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Keys That Contain D Major 7th
Dmaj7 is built on the D major chord, which appears diatonically in these keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Dmaj7
D Major 7th appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Dmaj7 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D Major 7th chord?
The D Major 7th chord is made up of D, F#, A, C#. These 4 notes form a four-note chord structure.
What key is the D Major 7th chord in?
D Major 7th naturally appears in the keys of G Major, D Major, A Major. It can also appear in other contexts as a borrowed chord or secondary chord.
How do I play the Dmaj7 chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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