Dmaj7
Sevenths · D root
Dmaj7
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul.
0 st4 st7 st11 st
Notes in Dmaj7
DRoot
F#3rd
A5th
C#7th
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard Dmaj7, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Dmaj7 Chord
The Dmaj7 chord is a major 7th chord built on D. It contains the notes D, F#, A, C# — the root, third, fifth, and seventh.
A warm, sophisticated chord. Staple of jazz and neo-soul. Practising the Dmaj7 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.