Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D major seventh flat fifth over B

Intervals 1P-3M-5d-7M

Relative Minor Bm

Notes B, D, F#, Ab, C#

Aliases

How to play the Dmaj7b5/B Chord

The Dmaj7b5/B 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 flat fifth over B is built using the 1P, 3M, 5d, 7M intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Dmaj7b5/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D → A → Bm → G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm → G → D → A

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, D, F#, Ab, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Dmaj7b5/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 62, 66, 68, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344, 415.3046975799451, 277.1826309768721