Dmaj7 guitar chord (D Major 7th)

Symbols: maj7, M7

Steps: 1-3-5-7

Notes: D-F#-A-C#

The D major 7th chord is known for its smooth and sophisticated sound. Built from the notes D, F#, A and C# (root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh), it adds a layer of richness and warmth, ideal for jazz and ballads. Below, you'll find ten variations how to play the "D maj7" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Place a barre using your index finger on the 2nd fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 4th fret with your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Place your ring finger on the E (1st) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 3rd fret using your index finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the G (3rd) string and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret using your pinky
With your middle finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret
Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 7th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 6

Place a barre using your index finger on the 5th fret
With your pinky, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 7th fret
Place your middle finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 7th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 7

With your index finger, press down on the E (1st) string at the 9th fret
Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 8

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering all the strings
With your ring finger, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your middle finger
Position your pinky on the A (5th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 9

Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 10th fret and press down
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 11th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the low E (6th) string down on the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 10

Apply a barre with your ring finger across the 14th fret, covering the 1st to the 3rd strings
Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

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