Dmaj7 Ukulele Chord
Dmaj7 on ukulele is 2-2-2-4: barre the 2nd fret across the g, C and E strings with your index finger and put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning.
- Notes: D, Gb, A and Db
- Frets: 2 2 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
- Looking for D#maj7? That is Ebmaj7
Dmaj7 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Major 7th
- Also known as
- D major seventh
- Formula
- 1 3 5 7
- Intervals
- D (root), Gb (major 3rd), A (perfect 5th), Db (major 7th)
- Notes
- D, Gb, A and Db
- Frets
- 2 2 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Dmaj7 chord
Here is the Dmaj7 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g, C and E strings at the 2nd fret, a small barre.
- Put your little finger on the 4th 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 Dmaj7?
Not really. 2-2-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Dmaj7 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 Dmaj7 chord?
The Dmaj7 chord is built from four notes: D, Gb, A and Db (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 Dmaj7 chord
Want to go further?
Once Dmaj7 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dm, D and Dsus4. 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.