Dm(maj7) chord on ukulele
D Minor Major Seventh. Notes: D, F, A and C#.
How to play Dm(maj7)
- Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 5. This is the barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Dm(maj7)
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Dm(maj7) is the "barre at fret 5" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 3rd (C) to the 1st (A) string at fret 5. This is the barre. Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Strum all four strings.
Is Dm(maj7) hard to play on ukulele?
Dm(maj7) has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.