How to Play a Dmaj7 Chord on Piano

Dmaj7 Piano Chord

Learning how to play a D Major Seventh chord (also written as Dmaj7) on the piano is a fundamental skill for any pianist. You'll hear this chord used in a variety of musical styles, from classical to jazz to pop. So let's dive in an learn how to easily play a Dmaj7 chord on the piano, step by step.

A chord of Dmaj7 on Piano

To play a Dmaj7 chord on the piano, you will need to place your fingers on the following keys: D, F#, A, and C#. These are the notes that make up the D Major Seventh chord.

Here’s how most pianists remember how to build this chord. First, play a simple chord of D Major by placing your thumb on the D key, your middle finger on the F# key, and your ring finger on the A key.

You now just need to add the seventh note of the scale in order to form a chord of D Major. Place your pinky finger on the C# key, which is located above the A key.

Now that you have placed your fingers on the correct keys, you can play the D Major Seventh chord by pressing down on all four keys simultaneously. You should hear a bright, harmonious sound, which will have a slightly jazzy feeling.

How to Build Major Seventh Chords

Seventh chords are built using the first, third, and fifth notes of a major scale, with an additional note added on top. This additional note is the seventh note of the major scale.

To create a major seventh chord on the piano, start by building a major chord using the root, third, and fifth notes of the corresponding major scale. Then, add the seventh note of the same scale to form the major seventh chord.

Keep in mind that the major seventh chord is just one type of chord and there are many others you can explore as you continue to learn and play the piano. With practice and dedication, you can master this and other chords to create beautiful music.

Free Piano Chords Chart

Learn to play all the most popular piano chords with our free, printable Piano Chords Chart PDF!

This chart features all the chords pianists need to know in order to master all the basic chords and start playing amazing music in any genre.

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Learning to Play Other D Chords

There are many different D chords for you to explore, all which create different sounds and different moods.

With practice, even beginners can learn to play all of these chords and more, unlocking a world of musical possibilities on the piano.

What are piano chords?

A piano chord is formed when two or more notes are played on a piano or keyboard at the same time. Click here to read our complete guide to learning how to play chords on piano now!