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Dm(maj7) chord

D minor major 7th

C4
D
F
A
C5
C#

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Notes

  • D
    R
  • F
    b3
  • A
    5
  • C#
    7

Formula: R – b3 – 5 – 7

Dm(maj7) inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Dm(maj7)

C4
D
F
A
C5
C#

1st inversion Dm(maj7)/F

C4
F
A
C5
C#
D

2nd inversion Dm(maj7)/A

C4
A
C5
C#
D
F

3rd inversion Dm(maj7)/C#

C5
C#
D
F
A
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the Dm(maj7) chord?

The D minor major 7th chord (Dm(maj7)) has 4 notes: D, F, A and C#.

How do you play Dm(maj7) on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, F, A and C#, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a minor major 7th chord?

R – b3 – 5 – 7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 3, 7, 11).