Tonic Parallel

D Major 7th

Dmaj7

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
D major7
Notes:
D, F#, A, C#
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What It Is

A major triad plus a major seventh above the root. Notes: D, F#, A, C#.

How It Functions

A lush, unresolved-sounding tonic chord, common as a place to rest rather than push forward.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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