Dmaj7#5 chord on piano
D Major Seventh Sharp Five. Notes: D, F#, A# and C#.
How to play Dmaj7#5
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, A# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Droot
F#3 · major third
A##5 · augmented fifth
C#7 · major seventh
Dmaj7#5 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · F# · A# · C#1st inversion
F# · A# · C# · D2nd inversion
A# · C# · D · F#3rd inversion
C# · D · F# · A#Notes and theory
Droot
F#3 · major third
A##5 · augmented fifth
C#7 · major seventh
The maj7#5 raises the fifth of a major seventh. It is the augmented major seventh found in modern jazz. The formula is 1 3 #5 7.
More D chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj7#5 chord?
Dmaj7#5 (D major seventh sharp five) is made of four notes: D (root), F# (major third), A# (augmented fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dmaj7#5 on piano?
Play D, F#, A# and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Dmaj7#5?
Root position: D F# A# C#. 1st inversion: F# A# C# D. 2nd inversion: A# C# D F#. 3rd inversion: C# D F# A#.
What does a major seventh sharp five chord sound like?
The maj7#5 raises the fifth of a major seventh. It is the augmented major seventh found in modern jazz.