Dbmaj7 chord at the 1st fret (x43111)
- Fingering
- x43111
- Fingers
- – 4 3 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Position
- 1st fret
Notes in the Db major 7th chord
The Dbmaj7 chord is made of D♭ · F · A♭ · C. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from Db |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | 1 | root |
| F | 3 | major third |
| A♭ | 5 | perfect fifth |
| C | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Dbmaj7 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 1st fret, from the G string to the high E string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the D string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the 1st fret shape, x43111. It is rated medium: 3 fingers, 5 strings, a 4-fret stretch.
Why your Dbmaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E string is not part of this Dbmaj7 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
The shape spans 4 frets. Keep your thumb low behind the neck so your fingers can spread, and place the widest finger first.
Dbmaj7 barre chord
Dbmaj7 has 1 barre shape here: 446564 (barre at the 4th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing Dmaj7.
Songs that use Dbmaj7
- Blue Bossa (Jazz standard): Cm7 Fm7 Dm7b5 G7 Ebm7 Ab7 Dbmaj7
- Just the Two of Us (Grover Washington Jr.): Dbmaj7 C7 Fm7 Ebm7 Ab7
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Dbmaj7 chord
Dbmaj7 is the I chord in Db major and IV chord in Ab major. In minor keys it is the III chord in Bb minor and VI chord in F minor.
Chords related to Dbmaj7
Dbmaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dbmaj7 chord on guitar?
Play x43111, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 4 3 1 1 1.
What notes are in the Dbmaj7 chord?
The Db major 7th chord has 4 notes: Db, F, Ab and C. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the Db major scale.
What keys is the Dbmaj7 chord in?
Dbmaj7 is the I chord in Db major and IV chord in Ab major. In minor keys it is the III chord in Bb minor and VI chord in F minor.
Dbmaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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