How to build a major seventh chord
A major seventh chord is a major triad with a major 7th added. It sounds soft and open and is common on the I and IV chords in jazz, bossa nova and pop.
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Chord
D♭maj7 chord
D♭maj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes D♭, F, A♭, C. Also written D♭Δ7, D♭M7. The same chord spelled from C♯ is C♯maj7.
D♭1
F3
A♭5
C7
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | root | 0 |
| F | major 3rd | 4 |
| A♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
| C | major 7th | 11 |
Inversions
| Root position | D♭ – F – A♭ – C | |
| 1st inversion | F – A♭ – C – D♭ (D♭maj7/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A♭ – C – D♭ – F (D♭maj7/A♭) | |
| 3rd inversion | C – D♭ – F – A♭ (D♭maj7/C) |