root position: Dmaj7
D – F♯ – A – C♯
Dmaj7 Piano Chord
The D major 7 chord (Dmaj7) is made of the notes D, F♯, A and C♯. Its formula is 1 – 3 – 5 – 7.
Notes in Dmaj7
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| F♯ | 3 | major 3rd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
| C♯ | 7 | major 7th |
How to play Dmaj7 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-2-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-2-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Dmaj7 inversions
1st inversion: Dmaj7/F#
F♯ – A – C♯ – D
2nd inversion: Dmaj7/A
A – C♯ – D – F♯
3rd inversion: Dmaj7/C#
C♯ – D – F♯ – A
Other names for Dmaj7
Dmaj7 is also written as DM7, DΔ7, DΔ.