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D major seventh chord

The Dmaj7 chord (major seventh) is made of the notes D, F♯, A, C♯. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 3 5 7.

Dmaj7

Sevenths · 4 notes

Note names

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How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1DUnison
3F♯Major third
5APerfect fifth
7C♯Major seventh

Inversions

  • Dmaj7D F♯ A C♯Root position
  • Dmaj7/F♯F♯ A C♯ DFirst inversion
  • Dmaj7/AA C♯ D F♯Second inversion
  • Dmaj7/C♯C♯ D F♯ AThird inversion

Which keys it belongs to

Dmaj7 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 Dmaj7 chord?
The notes are D, F♯, A, C♯.
What is the formula of the Dmaj7 chord?
The formula is 1 3 5 7: major third, perfect fifth, major seventh.

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