Dm(maj7)
D Minor-Major 7th — a minor triad under a natural seventh — dramatic, cinematic, and instantly recognisable.
The keys
D – F – A – C♯
What's inside Dm(maj7)
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| F | Minor 3rd | b3 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♯ | Major 7th | 7 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | D4 – F4 – A4 – D♭5 |
| 1st inversion | F4 – A4 – D♭5 – D5 |
| 2nd inversion | A4 – D♭5 – D5 – F5 |
| 3rd inversion | D♭5 – D5 – F5 – A5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | D2 – D♭3 |
| Right (colour) | F4 – A4 |
Where Dm(maj7) lives
As the ii chord
Dm(maj7) → G7 → Cmaj7
Minor-family sevenths live on the ii — this is the move they were born for.
Stepwise colour
D → Dm(maj7) → Em7
Used as a passing colour between neighbouring chords.
Put Dm(maj7) under your fingers
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