D#maj7 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Major Seventh, also written Ebmaj7. Notes: D#, G, A# and D.
How to play D#maj7
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#maj7
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumFret 5 position
MediumFret 8 position
HardNotes and theory
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi. The formula is 1 3 5 7, and you will also see it written as D#M7 and D#Δ7. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, F##, A# and C##; F## is the same key as G and C## is the same key as D.
Keys that use D#maj7
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Questions
What notes are in the D#maj7 chord?
D#maj7 (D sharp major seventh) is made of four notes: D# (root), G (major third), A# (perfect fifth) and D (major seventh).
How do you play D#maj7 on ukulele?
The easiest D#maj7 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 2nd (E) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 5 (D). Strum all four strings.
Is D#maj7 hard to play on ukulele?
D#maj7 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What key is D#maj7 in?
D#maj7 belongs to 4 keys: E flat major (as the Imaj7 chord), B flat major (as the IVmaj7 chord), C minor (as the IIImaj7 chord) and G minor (as the VImaj7 chord).
What does a major seventh chord sound like?
The major seventh adds a major seventh to a major triad. It sounds dreamy and soft, common in jazz, bossa nova and lo-fi.