D minor major 7 chord (Dm(maj7)) on guitar and piano

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D minor major 7
The D minor major 7 chord (Dm(maj7)) is made of the notes D, F, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.
The minor-major seventh chord is mysterious and tense, typical of film noir moods and some jazz themes.

D minor major 7

Notes: D – F – A – C#
Guitar — positions on the neck
Dm(maj7)××231Dm(maj7)×514231Dm(maj7)10132111Dm(maj7)××121342
Piano — root position and inversions
Dm(maj7)CC1235D F A C#Dm(maj7)C1245F A C# DDm(maj7)C1235A C# D FDm(maj7)C1235C# D F A

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0221. On piano, the right hand plays 4 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
D
root
F
minor third
A
perfect fifth
C#
major seventh

Try it in the app

Hear the chords, play them as a progression, switch instrument, note names (Do Ré Mi or C D E) and theme:

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the D minor major 7 chord?

The notes of the D minor major 7 chord (Dm(maj7)) are D, F, A and C#.

How do you play the D minor major 7 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 4 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0221.

How is the D minor major 7 chord built?

The D minor major 7 chord (Dm(maj7)) is made of the notes D, F, A and C#. It is built from the root D with a minor third, a perfect fifth and a major seventh.