Dmaj7(#5) Guitar Chord Chart | D Major Seventh Sharp Fifth

Welcome to our tutorial on the D maj7(#5) chord, a fascinating member of the Augmented Chords family. This chord, composed of the notes D, F#, A#, and C#, creates a rich and complex sound that can add depth and texture to your music.

The D maj7(#5) chord is built using a specific sequence of intervals: 1, 3, #5, and 7. If you're new to the concept of intervals, it might be helpful to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals to understand how these intervals interact to create the unique sound of the D maj7(#5) chord.

Understanding the structure of the D maj7(#5) chord is crucial for creating your own chord shapes and patterns on the fretboard. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords by stacking intervals, our tutorial on guitar music theory can provide you with the foundation you need.

As part of the Augmented Chords family, the D maj7(#5) chord is more advanced than beginner chords, so if you're looking to expand your chord vocabulary, you might find our tutorial on intermediate guitar chords helpful. Also, if you're interested in jazz chord progressions, which often use maj7, m7, and 7 chord types, check out our tutorial on jazz chord progressions.

Lastly, if you're experimenting with different chord shapes on the fretboard and aren't sure how to name them, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a great resource. Happy playing!