D major 7th chord on piano
Dmaj7 is a major 7th chord built on D. It uses the notes D - F♯ - A - C♯ and sounds warm, jazzy and relaxed.
- Notes
- D F♯ A C♯
- Formula
- 1 - 3 - 5 - 7
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 2 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 2 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Dmaj7
How to play Dmaj7 step by step
- Find D. D is the white key between the two black keys.
- Add F♯, 4 half steps above D.
- Add A, 7 half steps above D.
- Add C♯, 11 half steps above D.
- Press all 4 keys together with fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Dmaj7 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Songs that use Dmaj7
Practice Dmaj7 inside real music. These tutorials use it in the left-hand accompaniment:
- Gymnopédie No. 1 (easy-intermediate, D major)
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D major 7th chord?
The D major 7th chord (Dmaj7) contains 4 notes: D, F♯, A, C♯. Its formula is 1 - 3 - 5 - 7.
How do you play Dmaj7 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on D and play D, F♯, A, C♯ together using fingers 1 - 2 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 2 - 1.