The D major 7 chord (Dmaj7) is made of the notes D, F#, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The major seventh chord has a soft, dreamy sound, widely used in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
D major 7
Notes: D – F# – A – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0222. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
Notes and intervals
Note
Interval
D
root
F#
major third
A
perfect fifth
C#
major seventh
In which keys? The D major 7 chord is the Imaj7 of D major, the IVmaj7 of A major, the VImaj7 of F# minor and the IIImaj7 of B minor.
The notes of the D major 7 chord (Dmaj7) are D, F#, A and C#.
How do you play the D major 7 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0222.
How is the D major 7 chord built?
The D major 7 chord (Dmaj7) is made of the notes D, F#, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a major third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.