Construction
D♭ Minor Major 7th = Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th = D♭, F♭, A♭, C
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | Root | 1 |
| F♭ | Minor 3rd | ♭3 |
| A♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C | Major 7th | 7 |
How to Play the D♭ Minor Major 7th
Right Hand (RH)
Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5
Left Hand (LH)
For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2
D♭ Minor Major 7th Inversions
- Root positionD♭ – F♭ – A♭ – C
- 1st inversion (D♭m(maj7)/F♭)F♭ – A♭ – C – D♭
- 2nd inversion (D♭m(maj7)/A♭)A♭ – C – D♭ – F♭
- 3rd inversion (D♭m(maj7)/C)C – D♭ – F♭ – A♭
D♭ Minor Major 7th : Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♭ Minor Major 7th chord on piano?
The D♭ Minor Major 7th chord contains the notes D♭ – F♭ – A♭ – C. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db Minor Major 7th chord?
DbmMaj7 contains: Db (root), Fb (minor third), Ab (perfect fifth), C (major seventh). Minor triad with major seventh.
How does DbmMaj7 differ from Dbm7?
DbmMaj7 has C (major seventh), Dbm7 has Cb (minor seventh). One semitone: dramatic vs smooth.
How is DbmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. Film noir, jazz minor ballads. Descending chromatic line.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond theme, My Funny Valentine, Stairway to Heaven chromatic descent.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third and major seventh create close dissonance: dark yet piercing.
How does DbmMaj7 differ from Dbmaj7?
DbmMaj7 has minor third (Fb). Dbmaj7 has major third (F). Both have major seventh.