Chord Of The Week 7/3/15 - Dmmaj7

bigjon

Continuing our series in mmaj7 chords, the formula is 1 b3 5 maj7, which in D is D F A C#  - x5322x. Often used as the 2nd chord of a 'line cliché' descending chord progression of Dm Dmmaj7 Dm7 Dm6, eg the opening bars of 'In A Sentimental Mood' or the 'very far, very far' section of 'Nature Boy'

Open position is:

Dmmaj7: xx0221

Useful higher positions are:

Dmmaj7: xx0665

Dmmaj7: x x 0 10 10 9 (that's the version to use in 'Nature Boy')

What useful Dmmaj7 chords and extensions can you come up with?

bigjon

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