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D Major 7th Chord on Piano (Dmaj7)
To play Dmaj7 on the piano, press D, F#, A, C# together: root, major third, fifth and major seventh. Take D and add C#. Learn the shape and the inversions, then practise Dmaj7 by playing.
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Dmaj7 fingering, both hands
| Hand | D | F# | A | C# |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right hand | 1 (thumb) | 2 | 3 | 5 (little) |
| Left hand | 5 (little) | 3 | 2 | 1 (thumb) |
Land all four fingers at once. If C# is quieter, the little finger is too flat.
Dmaj7 without the fifth
Drop the fifth and keep D F# C#: root, third and seventh. Pianists use this shell voicing in the left hand, because those three notes already say "Dmaj7".
How to practise Dmaj7
- Start in root position: D, F#, A, C#, four times, eyes on the symbol.
- Climb the four positions: D F# A C#, then F# A C# D, A C# D F# and C# D F# A, and back down.
- Play it in its ii-V-I, Em7 → A7 → Dmaj7, four beats per chord.
- Then mix it with chords you already know, in an order you do not choose: that is where it sticks.
Short daily rounds fix Dmaj7 in memory faster than one long practice a week.
Dmaj7 inversions on the keyboard
In the 3rd inversion C# is the lowest note: the seventh in the bass.
Root position: D F# A C#
1st inversion: F# A C# D
2nd inversion: A C# D F#
3rd inversion: C# D F# A
Make Dmaj7 automatic
ChordRunner sends Dmaj7 at you between other chords and checks every note you play. MIDI keyboard or microphone, both work.
Play the demoCommon questions
What notes are in the D major 7th chord?
Dmaj7 has four notes: D, F#, A, C#. Root, major third, perfect fifth and major seventh (formula 1 3 5 7).
Can I play Dmaj7 with three notes?
Yes. Leave out the fifth and play D F# C#: root, third and seventh. It still sounds like Dmaj7 and is easier for the left hand.
Where does Dmaj7 go?
Dmaj7 is the Imaj7 of D major and the IVmaj7 of A major. It is where a ii-V-I in D major lands: Em7 → A7 → Dmaj7.
Can I practise Dmaj7 with a MIDI keyboard?
Yes. In ChordRunner a USB MIDI keyboard is detected automatically, and an acoustic piano works through the microphone. Dmaj7 counts in any inversion, as long as D, F#, A, C# sound together.
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