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D Major 7 Chord on Guitar (Dmaj7)

The D major 7 chord on guitar (Dmaj7) uses the notes D, F#, A, C#. It is an open chord: some strings ring without fingers. Strum from the 4th string down. First the picture, then each finger, then three chords to practise Dmaj7 with.

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Dmaj7 D F# A C#

How to play Dmaj7 on guitar

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Dmaj7 D F# A C#

Where each finger goes

  • Index: 3rd string (G), fret 2
  • Middle: 2nd string (B), fret 2
  • Ring: 1st string (high E), fret 2

Strings to play

xx0222: × = do not play, 0 = open string.

Dmaj7 string by string

4th string (D)open: D
3rd string (G)fret 2: A
2nd string (B)fret 2: C#
1st string (high E)fret 2: F#

From D to Dmaj7: 2nd string (B): fret 3 → fret 2.

Slide this shape along the neck: fret 3 = Cmaj7, fret 4 = C#maj7, fret 6 = Ebmaj7, fret 7 = Emaj7.

A second Dmaj7 shape

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Dmaj7 D F# A C#

Same chord, different place: handy when the next chord is up the neck too.

Dmaj7 and its neighbours

Start with D: it is the change you will meet most often after Dmaj7.

D · G · A

Where Dmaj7 is used

Dmaj7 is the home chord of D major with a soft extra note: many players end a song on it instead of plain D.

ChordRunner on a phone next to an acoustic guitar, with a chord block on screen

Make Dmaj7 automatic

Practise Dmaj7 in ChordRunner: when its symbol appears, play D, F#, A, C# and the microphone or MIDI keyboard confirms it. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.

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Common questions

Is Dmaj7 easy on guitar?

Yes, it is one of the open chords beginners learn first. Start slowly, check that every string rings, then practise switching to D.

What is the difference between Dmaj7 and D on guitar?

Dmaj7 adds one note to D: C#, on top of D F# A. From D to Dmaj7: 2nd string (B): fret 3 → fret 2.

Which fingers do I use for Dmaj7?

Index finger: 3rd string (G), fret 2, middle finger: 2nd string (B), fret 2, ring finger: 1st string (high E), fret 2.

Will the game recognise my Dmaj7?

If D, F#, A, C# ring together, yes: ChordRunner listens through the microphone and also accepts a USB MIDI keyboard.

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