Guitar Dmaj7 chord diagram

How to play Dmaj7

To play Dmaj7, barre fret 2 from the G string to the high E string with finger 1, press fret 2 on the low E string with finger 4, let A, D ring open.

Finger 1 bars fret 2 from G to high E. Finger 4: low E fret 2.
Make sure every string you strum is meant to ring.
Let these ring open: A, D.
Strum once, then pick strings individually to confirm everything is clean.
To avoid dead notes, press close to the fret and keep your thumb centered behind the neck.