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D♭ major seventh chord

The D♭maj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes D♭, F, A♭, C. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.

D♭maj7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1D♭Unison
3FMajor third
5A♭Perfect fifth
7CMajor seventh

Inversions

  • D♭maj7D♭ F A♭ CRoot position
  • D♭maj7/FF A♭ C D♭First inversion
  • D♭maj7/A♭A♭ C D♭ FSecond inversion
  • D♭maj7/CC D♭ F A♭Third inversion

Which keys it belongs to

D♭maj7 is a diatonic chord, that is, it comes from a degree of the scale, in these keys:

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the D♭maj7 chord?
The notes are D♭, F, A♭, C.
What is the formula of the D♭maj7 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.

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