Dmaj7 chord (D major seventh) on piano
Dmaj7 (D major seventh) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. In major keys, Dmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in D major and the IVmaj7 in A major.
Dmaj7 inversions and fingering
D F# A C# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
F# A C# D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A C# D F# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C# D F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
D F# C# · LH 5-3-1
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| Symbol | Dmaj7 |
|---|---|
| Also written | DM7, DΔ7, DΔ |
| Notes | D F# A C# |
| Formula | 1 3 5 7 |
| Intervals | root, major third, perfect fifth, major seventh |
| Type | Major seventh chord |
Dmaj7 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (7), D3 (1), F#3 (3), A3 (5), C#4 (7), D4 (1), F#4 (3), A4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj7 chord?
Dmaj7 (D major seventh) has four notes: D, F sharp, A and C sharp. Its formula is 1, 3, 5, 7. D is the root, F# is the major third, A is the perfect fifth and C# is the major seventh.
How do you play Dmaj7 on piano?
Play D, F#, A and C# together. Root position: D F# A C# · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is Dmaj7 in?
In major keys, Dmaj7 is the Imaj7 chord in D major and the IVmaj7 in A major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between Dmaj7 and D?
Dmaj7 is D (D, F# and A) with a major 7th added: C#.