Dm(maj7) chord on guitar
D Minor Major Seventh. Notes: D, F, A and C#.
How to play Dm(maj7)
- Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- 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.
All 4 ways to play Dm(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord. The formula is 1 b3 5 7, and you will also see it written as Dmmaj7, DmM7 and Dm/maj7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dm(maj7) chord?
Dm(maj7) (D minor major seventh) is made of four notes: D (root), F (minor third), A (perfect fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dm(maj7) on guitar?
The easiest Dm(maj7) is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
Is Dm(maj7) hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a minor major seventh chord sound like?
The minor-major seventh puts a major seventh on a minor triad. It is the classic spy-movie and Bond-theme chord.