The Dm(maj7) chord, left-handed

Left-handed Dm(maj7) diagram

Vertical: high e on the left, nut at the top. Horizontal: high e at the top, nut on the right. X = silent, O = open. Dot numbers are fingers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little. A thick line joins notes held with one finger as a barre.

Fret and finger guide

Both codes read from low E to high e, regardless of the diagram view.

Frets

x · x · 0 · 2 · 2 · 1

Fingers

– · – · – · 2 · 3 · 1

Level

Advanced (this fingering)

Make a clean Dm(maj7) chord

Start on open D. Keep high e at fret 1 and G and B at fret 2. The B-string C# is the major seventh.

1. Place one finger at a time, just behind the fret wire.
2. Pick each sounding string slowly. Adjust any finger that mutes its neighbour.
3. Release pressure, then make the shape again. Aim for a relaxed hand.
4. Strum four beats, rest for four, then repeat. Rest if your hand becomes tired; stop if you feel pain.

Another way to play it

Try Dm → Dm(maj7) → Dm7. The B-string line moves from fret 3 to 2 to 1 while open D anchors the sound.

Fret codes are written low E to high e. An x means leave that string silent.