D# Major Seventh Guitar Chord Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the D# maj7 chord. This is a beautiful and rich chord that belongs to the Major Chords family and is widely used in various genres of music, including jazz, pop, and rock. The D# maj7 chord is composed of the notes D#, F##, A#, and C##.
The D# maj7 chord is constructed using a series of intervals, specifically the 1 (Root), 3 (Major Third), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and 7 (Major Seventh). If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they create chords, you might find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.
Understanding the intervals that make up a chord is crucial for mastering the guitar fretboard. We have a detailed tutorial about fretboard intervals that can help you grasp this concept. Additionally, our tutorial on how to denote chords can assist you in understanding how the intervals of a chord are represented.
The D# maj7 chord is more advanced than a basic major or minor chord, so if you're ready to step up from beginner chords, this is a great place to start. Check out our tutorial about more advanced chords for further learning.
Finally, the D# maj7 chord is often used in jazz chord progressions. If you're interested in exploring this genre, our tutorial about jazz chord progressions is a must-read. It will introduce you to the common use of maj7, m7, and 7 chord types in jazz music.
With practice and understanding, the D# maj7 chord can become a versatile tool in your guitar playing repertoire. Happy practicing!
Notes in the D# maj7 chord:
D#F##A#C##
Tones of the Major Seventh chord:
Fingerings for the D#maj7 guitar chord
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Position 1
Movable
Position 2
BarreMovable
Position 3
BarreMovable
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C maj7 | D maj7 | E maj7 | F maj7 | G maj7 | A maj7 | B maj7 | C#maj7 | D#maj7 | F#maj7 | G#maj7 | A#maj7 | Abmaj7 | Bbmaj7 | Dbmaj7 | Ebmaj7 | Gbmaj7
Fretboard map of D# maj7 chord tones
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.