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
Dmaj7 chord
Dmaj7 is a major seventh chord with the notes D, F♯, A, C♯. Also written DΔ7, DM7.
D1
F♯3
A5
C♯7
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 (Dmaj7/F♯) | |
| 2nd inversion | A – C♯ – D – F♯ (Dmaj7/A) | |
| 3rd inversion | C♯ – D – F♯ – A (Dmaj7/C♯) |