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D augmented major 7th chord on ukulele (DaugMaj7)
Also called or written DaugMaj7, DaugM7, D+M7, DM7#5, Dmaj+7, D augmented major seventh or D major seventh sharp five
D augmented major 7th contains D, F♯, A♯, and C♯. The default voicing spans frets 2–4 and requires a stretch between the index and pinky.
How it is built
Formula 1, 3, ♯5, 7
How do you play a D augmented major 7th chord on ukulele?
D augmented major 7th is played at the 2nd fret as 3 2 2 4: ring finger on the G string at fret 3, index finger on the C string at fret 2, middle finger on the E string at fret 2 and pinky finger on the A string at fret 4.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 3 | 3 | A♯ (♯5) |
| 3 (C) | 2 | 1 | D (1) |
| 2 (E) | 2 | 2 | F♯ (3) |
| 1 (A) | 4 | 4 | C♯ (7) |
AdvancedThe pinky must reach fret 4 on the 1st string while the index and middle fingers hold fret 2, requiring a wide stretch.
DaugM7/F♯ inversion
D augmented major 7th is played at the 5th fret as 6 6 6 5: middle finger on the G string at fret 6, ring finger on the C string at fret 6, pinky finger on the E string at fret 6 and index finger on the A string at fret 5.
Full note and interval breakdown
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6 | 2 | C♯ (7) |
| 3 (C) | 6 | 3 | F♯ (3) |
| 2 (E) | 6 | 4 | A♯ (♯5) |
| 1 (A) | 5 | 1 | D (1) |
Why it sounds like that
D augmented major 7th is built from 1, 3, ♯5, and 7. The augmented 5th A♯ gives the chord its bright, tense quality. Compared to D major 7th, only the fifth is raised a semitone.
What goes wrong with D augmented major 7th?
- The pinky collapses and mutes the 1st string instead of fretting fret 4 cleanly.
- The index finger leans on the 4th string, causing fret 3 to buzz.
When to use it
D augmented major 7th works as a passing chord in D major progressions, such as D–G–A, the I–IV–V in D major. D augmented major 7th suits jazz and cinematic textures where the raised fifth adds tension. Try D augmented major 7th before D major or D major 7th.
Changing to and from D augmented major 7th
- Slide the shape down one fret to the 1st fret to reach C♯ augmented major 7th.
Which voicing to use
The DaugM7/A♯ inversion places A♯ in the bass for a darker, unstable sound. The DaugM7/C♯ inversion, with C♯ in the bass, is brighter and more resolved.
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Common questions
How is D augmented major 7th written?
D augmented major 7th is written D+M7, M7#5, maj+7, or DaugM7.
What is the difference between D augmented major 7th and D major 7th?
D augmented major 7th has a raised fifth, A♯, while D major 7th has A natural. The raised fifth creates a more dissonant, tense sound.
Why does D augmented major 7th have no tritone?
D augmented major 7th contains no tritone because the interval between F♯ and C♯ is a perfect fifth, not a diminished fifth.