D Major 7th Chord on Bass
The D Major 7th Chord (D, F#, A, C#) shown across the full 4-string bass fretboard. Tap any note to hear it, or open it in BassMapper to play along with a MIDI file. Free, no account needed.
About the Major 7th Chord
A major 7th chord adds a major 7th on top of a major triad for a lush, mellow, jazzy color. It's a staple of soul, jazz, and neo-soul. On bass, the root and fifth hold it down while the major 7th up top gives the chord its dreamy shine.
The fretboard above shows the D Major 7th Chord in every position at once. Open it in BassMapper and drop in a MIDI file to watch the chord light up on the neck in real time as a song plays.
questions
What notes are in the D Major 7th Chord?
The D Major 7th Chord contains D, F#, A, C#.
What does the Major 7th Chord sound like?
Lush, warm and jazzy: a mellow, sophisticated version of a plain major chord.
How do I play the Major 7th Chord on bass?
Stick mostly to the root and fifth; the major 7th is a delicate note, so use it sparingly as a melodic touch rather than a groove anchor.