Dmaj7 Guitar Chord Chart | D Major Seventh

D maj7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our detailed tutorial on the D maj7 chord. This chord, a member of the Major Chords family, is composed of the notes D, F#, A, and C#. The D maj7 chord is built using the intervals 1, 3, 5, and 7, or the Root, Major Third, Perfect Fifth, and Major Seventh, respectively.

Understanding these intervals is crucial in mastering the D maj7 chord, as well as other chords. To dig deeper into the theory of how chords are built by stacking intervals, check out our comprehensive guitar music theory tutorial.

In the upcoming sections, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that visually represent the tones composing the D maj7 chord. These resources will help you understand the structure of the chord and how to play it effectively.

The D maj7 chord is widely used in several music genres, including jazz. If you're interested in learning more about how to incorporate this chord into your playing, our tutorial on jazz chord progressions is a great place to start.

Remember, mastering chords is not just about knowing their structure, but also about understanding how they can be used in context. For more advanced chord lessons, check out our intermediate guitar chord tutorial.

Finally, if you're unsure about how to name a chord based on its shape, our interactive chord namer tool can be of great help. Happy practicing!

D maj7 chord Notes:

DF#AC#

Tones in the Major Seventh chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

D Maj7 Guitar Chord

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Position 1
Movable

D maj7 position 7 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
Movable

D maj7 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
Movable

D maj7 position 5 guitar chord diagram

Position 4
BarreOpen

D maj7 position 4 guitar chord diagram

Position 5
BarreOpen

D maj7 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Position 6
BarreMovable

D maj7 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 7
BarreMovable

D maj7 position 6 guitar chord diagram

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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

Create your D maj7 chord shapes

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.

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