D7sus4 chord (D dominant seventh suspended fourth) on piano
D7sus4 (D dominant seventh suspended fourth) has four notes: D, G, A and C. Its formula is 1, 4, 5, b7. In major keys, D7sus4 is the II7sus4 chord in C major, the III7sus4 in Bb major, the V7sus4 in G major and the VI7sus4 in F major.
D7sus4 inversions and fingering
D G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
G A C D · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
A C D G · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
C D G A · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
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| Symbol | D7sus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | D7sus |
| Notes | D G A C |
| Formula | 1 4 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh suspended fourth chord |
D7sus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (flat 7), D3 (1), G3 (4), A3 (5), C4 (flat 7), D4 (1), G4 (4), A4 (5), C5 (flat 7).
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Questions
What notes are in the D7sus4 chord?
D7sus4 (D dominant seventh suspended fourth) has four notes: D, G, A and C. Its formula is 1, 4, 5, b7. D is the root, G is the perfect fourth, A is the perfect fifth and C is the minor seventh.
How do you play D7sus4 on piano?
Play D, G, A and C together. Root position: D G A C · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is D7sus4 in?
In major keys, D7sus4 is the II7sus4 chord in C major, the III7sus4 in Bb major, the V7sus4 in G major and the VI7sus4 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between D7sus4 and D7?
D7sus4 and D7 share D, A and C. D7sus4 has G, the 4th, where D7 has F#, the 3rd.