Dmaj7b5 chord on guitar
D Major Seventh Flat Five. Notes: D, F#, Ab and C#.
How to play Dmaj7b5
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dmaj7b5
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
Abb5 · diminished fifth
C#7 · major seventh
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color. The formula is 1 3 b5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj7b5 chord?
Dmaj7b5 (D major seventh flat five) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), Ab (diminished fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dmaj7b5 on guitar?
The easiest Dmaj7b5 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (Ab). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 2 (F#).
Is Dmaj7b5 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major seventh flat five chord sound like?
The maj7b5 lowers the fifth of a major seventh, giving a floating Lydian color.