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!
Notes of the D maj7(#5) chord:
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C maj7(#5) | D maj7(#5) | E maj7(#5) | F maj7(#5) | G maj7(#5) | A maj7(#5) | B maj7(#5) | C#maj7(#5) | D#maj7(#5) | F#maj7(#5) | G#maj7(#5) | A#maj7(#5) | Abmaj7(#5) | Bbmaj7(#5) | Dbmaj7(#5) | Ebmaj7(#5) | Gbmaj7(#5)
FAQ
What are the specific notes that make up the D maj7(#5) chord?
The D maj7(#5) chord is built from four distinct notes: D, F#, A#, and C#. These correspond to the root, major third, augmented fifth, and major seventh intervals, respectively.
How do the intervals 1, 3, #5, and 7 define the D maj7(#5) chord?
These intervals indicate the specific pitches relative to the root note (D). '1' is the root (D), '3' is the major third (F#), '#5' is the augmented fifth (A#), and '7' is the major seventh (C#). This unique combination of intervals is what creates the chord's characteristic rich and complex sound.
Why is D maj7(#5) considered part of the Augmented Chords family?
The D maj7(#5) chord belongs to the Augmented Chords family because of its augmented fifth interval, represented by the '#5'. The presence of this raised fifth is the defining characteristic that classifies it as an augmented chord.
What kind of musical sound does the D maj7(#5) chord produce?
The D maj7(#5) chord produces a rich and complex sound. Its unique harmonic tension and slightly dissonant quality, particularly due to the augmented fifth, allow it to add significant depth and texture to musical compositions.
Is the D maj7(#5) chord suitable for beginner guitarists?
The D maj7(#5) chord is considered more advanced than typical beginner chords. Its intricate structure and unique sound mean that it's generally approached by guitarists who have already mastered more fundamental chord types.