Dmaj7(b5) guitar chord (D Major 7th, Flat 5th)

Symbols: maj7(b5)

Steps: 1-3-b5-7

Notes: D-F#-Ab-C#

The D maj7b5 chord is a rare and intriguing chord that flattens the fifth of the major 7th. With notes D, F#, Ab and C#, it delivers a unique, airy tension that can add depth to more experimental progressions. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "D maj7(b5)" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

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

Variation 2

Press the E (1st) string on the 4th fret with your index finger
Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string, mute the 4th string

Variation 3

Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at the 9th fret and press down
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret
Press the low E (6th) string on the 10th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings up to the 2nd string, mute the 5th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 9th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
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 5

Apply a barre with your pinky across the 14th fret, covering the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 13th fret using your middle finger
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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