D Major 7♯5

Notes: D – F♯ – A♯ – C♯
Degrees: 1 – 3 – ♯5 – 7Also written: Dmaj7♯5, DM7♯5, D+M7Lower A♯ to A and it is Dmaj7; lower C♯ to C and it is Daug7. D and F♯ do not move.

The D Major 7♯5 chord is a four-note chord made up of D, F♯, A♯, and C♯.

D Major 7♯5 chord: D, F♯, A♯, C♯

It is built from a root, major third, augmented fifth, and major seventh.

A major 7th with a raised 5th: bright and unstable, an augmented-major color used in modern jazz.

Construction

D Major 7♯5 = Root + Major 3rd + Minor 6th + Major 7th = D, F♯, A♯, C♯

Note	Interval	Degree
D	Root	1
F♯	Major 3rd	3
A♯	Minor 6th	♯5
C♯	Major 7th	7

How to Play the D Major 7♯5

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 1 – 2 – 3 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 3 – 2 – 1

D Major 7♯5 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D Major 7♯5 chord on piano?

The D Major 7♯5 chord contains the notes D – F♯ – A♯ – C♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.

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