DB MINOR MAJOR SEVENTH - CHARANGO

Chord Composition

The Db Minor Major Seventh chord is composed of 4 notes :

• C# (Root)
• E (Minor third)
• G# (Perfect fifth)
• C (Major seventh)

These notes form a minor major seventh chord, offering a mysterious and cinematic color.

How to play Db Minor Major Seventh on charango

The mmaj7 chord combines a minor triad with a major seventh, creating a unique and intriguing sonority.

• Distinctive sound: mix of melancholy (minor third) and brightness (major seventh)
• Cinematic usage: heavily used in soundtracks to create suspense
• Harmonic minor jazz: i degree chord in harmonic minor

This rare but powerful chord creates a tense and mysterious atmosphere, perfect for dramatic passages.

Common uses of Db Minor Major Seventh

The mmaj7 chord has specific uses:

• Harmonic minor: i degree chord (imaj7) in this mode
• Film music: creates tension and mystery
• Modern jazz: sophisticated color in reharmonizations

Styles

Jazz: used in harmonic and melodic minor.

Film music: mysterious and tense atmosphere.

Bossa nova: minor passages with this unique color.

Similar Chords

• Db Minor Major Seventh on piano
• Db Minor Major Seventh on ukulele
• Db Minor Major Seventh on guitar