The D Minor Major 7th chord is a four-note chord made up of D, F, A, and C♯. It is built from a root, minor third, perfect fifth, and major seventh.
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 |
D Minor Major 7th Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D – F – A – C♯ |
| 1st Inversion | F – A – C♯ – D |
| 2nd Inversion | A – C♯ – D – F |
| 3rd Inversion | C♯ – D – F – A |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D Minor Major 7th is the tonic (i) chord of D Minor, which shares the signature of its relative major, F Major — 1 flat (B♭).
B♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
Mnemonic: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles’ Father
Chords in the Key of D Minor
These are the triads built on each degree of the D minor scale:
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 D Minor Major 7th chord?
DmMaj7 contains: D, F, A, C#. Minor triad with major seventh.
How does DmMaj7 differ from Dm7?
DmMaj7 has C# (major seventh), Dm7 has C (minor seventh).
How is DmMaj7 used in music?
Harmonic minor i chord. Film noir, jazz. Descending line Dm → DmMaj7 → Dm7 → Dm6.
What songs use Minor Major 7th?
James Bond, My Funny Valentine, Stairway to Heaven.
Why does it sound tense?
Minor third (F) and major seventh (C#) create close dissonance.
How does DmMaj7 differ from Dmaj7?
DmMaj7 has minor third (F). Dmaj7 has major third (F#).