Dbmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Dbmaj7 on ukulele is 1-1-1-3: barre the 1st fret across the g, C and E strings with your index finger and put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as C#maj7, C sharp major seventh.
- Notes: Db, F, Ab and C
- Frets: 1 1 1 3
- Tuning: g C E A
Dbmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- C#maj7, or Db major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- Db (root), F (major 3rd), Ab (perfect 5th), C (major 7th)
- Notes
- Db, F, Ab and C
- Frets
- 1 1 1 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dbmaj7 chord
Here is the Dbmaj7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Dbmaj7?
Not really. 1-1-1-3 is already the simplest playable shape for Dbmaj7 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Dbmaj7 chord?
The Dbmaj7 chord is built from four notes: Db, F, Ab and C (the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and major 7th). The major seventh lays a dreamy, jazzy warmth over a bright major chord. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Dbmaj7 chord
- Grover Washington Jr.Just The Two Of Us (and Bill Withers)
- LaufeyFrom The Start
- Zach FaracheThe Loser
- LovejoyOne Day
- NIKILa La Lost You (feat. 88rising)
- Kenny RogersIslands In The Stream
- Joseph VincentCan’t Take My Eyes Off You
- Frank OceanSuper Rick Kids (feat. Earl Sweatshirt)
- Olivia RodrigoThe Cure
- Silk SonicLeave The Door Open (Bruno Mars + Anderson Paak)
Want to go further?
Once Dbmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Db7, Dbm, Db and Dbsus4. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.