Dbmaj7 chord with Db Ionian scale

Pairing the Dbmaj7 chord (Major 7) with the Db Ionian scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.

Dbmaj7 chord formula

Interval formula: 1 3 5 7. A major triad with a major 7th. A soft, dreamy tonic chord — the signature sound of jazz and bossa nova.

Db Ionian scale formula

Formula: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7. Classification: functional-tonal.

Fretboard voicings for Dbmaj7

Curated Dbmaj7 shapes that sit naturally inside the Db Ionian scale.

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Dbmaj7 — Drop 2, root on 6th string, frets 8–12
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Dbmaj7 — Drop 2, root on 5th string, frets 3–7
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Dbmaj7 — Drop 2, root on 4th string, frets 0–12

Other scales for Dbmaj7

Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.

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