Dmaj7 open chord (xx0222)
- Fingering
- xx0222
- Fingers
- – – – 1 1 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the D major 7th chord
The Dmaj7 chord is made of D · F♯ · A · C♯. Its formula is 1–3–5–7.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 3 | major third |
| A | 5 | perfect fifth |
| C♯ | 7 | major seventh |
How to play the Dmaj7 guitar chord
- Lay your first finger flat across the 2nd fret, from the G string to the high E string.
- Let the D string ring open.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the open-position shape, xx0222. It is rated easy: 1 finger, 4 strings.
Why your Dmaj7 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E and A strings are not part of this Dmaj7 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Dmaj7 barre chord
Dmaj7 has 1 barre shape here: 557675 (barre at the 5th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing D#maj7 (Ebmaj7).
Dmaj7 open chord
The open Dmaj7 chord is xx0222. It uses the open D string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Dmaj7 chord
Dmaj7 is the I chord in D major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the III chord in B minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Chords related to Dmaj7
Dmaj7 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dmaj7 chord on guitar?
Play xx0222, 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 - - - 1 1 1.
What notes are in the Dmaj7 chord?
The D major 7th chord has 4 notes: D, F#, A and C#. Its formula is 1–3–5–7, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dmaj7 chord in?
Dmaj7 is the I chord in D major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the III chord in B minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Dmaj7 chord diagram to print or save
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