Chord Information
Learn how to play Daug7 on piano
Notes in Chord
D
F#
A#
C
Intervals
1
M3
A5
m7
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): D4 - F#4 - A#4 - C5
Right Hand Fingering
Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
Interactive Piano
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D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D#
F#
G#
A#
C#
How to Play Daug7 on Piano
- Place your thumb on D.
- Place your index finger on F#.
- Place your middle finger on A#.
- Place your pinky finger on C.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the Daug7 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)
Daug7 Chord Inversions
The Daug7 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
D - F# - A# - C (bass note: D)
First Inversion
F# - A# - C - D (bass note: F#)
Second Inversion
A# - C - D - F# (bass note: A#)
Common Chord Progressions Using Daug7
ii-V-I Jazz Progression
Common chord progression
Em7→Daug7→Amaj7
I-vi-ii-V Progression
Common chord progression
Amaj7→F#m7→Em7→Daug7
Practice Tips for Daug7
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between Daug7 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
- Listen carefully to how the seventh interval creates tension and color in the chord.
- Practice resolving this chord to its natural target chords in progressions.