# D♭ major 7th Guitar Chord

> The D♭ major 7th major 7th chord, combining the root (D♭ major 7th), major third F, perfect fifth A♭, and major seventh C, produces a lush, dreamy quality. The close interval between the fifth A♭ and seventh C adds a jazzy, sophisticated color, often conveying nostalgia, romance, or serenity. With A♭ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D♭ major 7th.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat

## Chord Facts

- Symbol: D♭maj7
- Notes: D♭, F, A♭, C
- Intervals: 1 (D♭), 3 (F), 5 (A♭), 7 (C)
- Mood: dreamy, relaxed, romantic, gentle
- Genres: Jazz, Pop, Soul, R&B
- Playable shapes: 32

## Quick Shapes

- Shape 1: 4 4 6 5 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/446564)
- Shape 2: -1 -1 6 6 6 8 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/xx6668)
- Shape 3: -1 11 10 10 9 9 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/xbaa99)
- Shape 4: -1 11 11 13 13 13 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/xbbddd)
- Shape 5: 4 4 3 1 1 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/443111)
- Shape 6: 4 3 3 1 2 1 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/433121)
- Shape 7: 4 4 3 1 1 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/443114)
- Shape 8: 4 3 3 6 6 4 (https://guitarwiz.app/chords/d-flat-major-7th/a-flat/433664)

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