D Major 7th Guitar Chord (DM7)
D Major 7th (DM7) is built from D, F#, A, C#, which is the 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M formula measured from the root D. This page shows 29 fingerings with fretboard diagrams.
Fingerings for DM7
Notes in DM7
- D1P
- F#3M
- A5P
- C#7M
How to play DM7
D Major 7th Guitar Chord (DM7) 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.
DM7 FAQ
- What notes are in D Major 7th?
- D Major 7th (DM7) contains D, F#, A, C#. In interval terms that is 1P - 3M - 5P - 7M above the root D.
- How do you play DM7 on guitar?
- The most common shape here is "Dmaj7": low E at fret 2, D at fret 3, G at fret 3, B at fret 2.
- Is DM7 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.