Finger Positions

D#maj7/F# diagram
Root Note D#
Name D# major seventh over F#
Intervals 1P-3M-5P-7M
Relative Minor Cm
Notes F#, D#, G, A#, D
Aliases D#maj7, D#Δ, D#ma7, D#M7, D#Maj7, D#^7

How to play the D#maj7/F# Chord

The D#maj7/F# is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the D# major seventh over F# is built using the 1P, 3M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of D# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D#maj7/F# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D# → A# → Cm → G#

vi-IV-I-V

Cm → G# → D# → A#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

D# Fm Gm G# A# Cm Ddim

7ths

D#maj7 Fm7 Gm7 G#maj7 A#7 Cm7 Dm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Bebop Lydian Ionian Pentatonic Lydian Pentatonic Augmented Double Harmonic Lydian Augmented Heptatonic Harmonic Major Double Harmonic Major Lydian #9 Purvi Raga Bebop Major Ichikosucho Kafi Raga

* 15 scales found containing the notes F#, D#, G, A#, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D#maj7/F# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 63, 67, 70, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927, 466.1637615180899, 293.6647679174076