Fingering and position
Place the index on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 2nd fret of the B string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. One string rings open. 2 strings are muted, do not play them. A barre covers the 2nd fret between strings 3 and 5.
Difficulty
The Dmaj7 chord takes a little practice. Best tackled after the basic open chords.
Often paired chords
Exercise: shuffle it in
A chord on its own gets forgotten. The right reflex: shuffle it with the chords you already know. Launch a shuffle that includes this chord and play it 10 times in different contexts.
The Dmaj7 chord truly comes alive in motion. Launch a shuffle that includes it and play it across 3 or 4 different contexts: that is the best way to embed it in finger memory. Category: Intermediate.
Play a shuffle with Dmaj7Frequently asked questions
- What is the fingering for the Dmaj7 chord on guitar?
- Place the index on the 2nd fret of the G string, the index on the 2nd fret of the B string, the index on the 2nd fret of the high E string. One string rings open. 2 strings are muted, do not play them. A barre covers the 2nd fret between strings 3 and 5.
- Is the Dmaj7 chord easy for a beginner?
- The Dmaj7 chord takes a little practice. Best tackled after the basic open chords.
- Does the Dmaj7 chord require a barre?
- Yes, Dmaj7 is played with a barre at fret 2. Lay your index flat across the strings and place the other fingers according to the diagram.
- Which chords pair well with Dmaj7 on guitar?
- Dmaj7 pairs naturally with G, A, Em, Bm. Practise them in a shuffle to memorise the transitions.
Further reading