I-IV-V foundation
This is the core major-key movement behind blues, rock, country, and pop progressions.
Guitar chord companion
D Augmented Major 7 Chord
Learn the D Augmented Major 7 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D3F##5A#7C#
Playable D Augmented Major 7 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 0 3 2 2
C shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 5 4 3 2 2
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 8 6 7 6
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 9 8 7 7 9
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 13 11 11 11 10
Full fretboard map
Every D Augmented Major 7 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using D Augmented Major 7
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
I-vi-IV-V loop
A familiar pop progression that balances a stable tonic with relative minor color.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | D |
| 3 | 3 | F# |
| #5 | #5 | A# |
| 7 | 7 | C# |
Compatible Scales
Formula
R – 3 – #5 – 7