D maj13 Guitar Chord (Dmaj13)
D maj13 (Dmaj13) is built from D, F#, A, C#, E, B, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M formula measured from the root D. This page shows 106 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for Dmaj13
Notes in Dmaj13
- D1P
- F#3M
- A5P
- C#7M
- E9M
- B13M
How to play Dmaj13
D maj13 Guitar Chord (Dmaj13) is warm, jazzy and slightly dreamy.
Beginner tip
The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.
Practice idea
Try it as the ending chord of a progression instead of the plain major triad.
Dmaj13 FAQ
- What notes are in D maj13?
- D maj13 (Dmaj13) contains D, F#, A, C#, E, B. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M - 9M - 13M above the root D.
- How do you play Dmaj13 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Dmaj13": low E at fret 4, A at fret 3, G at fret 3.
- Is Dmaj13 hard for beginners?
- It sits in the major seventh family. The major seventh interval is the whole character of the chord; check that the top note rings clearly.