Major 7th
Coltrane Changes — 'Giant Steps' (1960)
Click keys to experiment with the chord
1 – 3 – 5 – 7
Intervals: 0 semitones, 4 semitones, 7 semitones, 11 semitones
The Dbmaj7 chord sounds warm, lush, and sophisticated. It is built from the notes C#, F, G#, C, stacking 4 tones to create its distinctive sound. This chord is commonly heard in jazz, R&B and soul, and gospel music. Coltrane Changes — 'Giant Steps' (1960).
Notes: C# – F – G# – C | Formula: 1 – 3 – 5 – 7
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