Dsus4 chord (D suspended fourth) on piano
Dsus4 (D suspended fourth) has three notes: D, G and A. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Dsus4 is the Isus4 chord in D major, the IIsus4 in C major, the IIIsus4 in Bb major, the Vsus4 in G major and the VIsus4 in F major.
Dsus4 inversions and fingering
D G A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
G A D · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
A D G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Dsus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Dsus |
| Notes | D G A |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Dsus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (1), G3 (4), A3 (5), D4 (1), G4 (4), A4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
Dsus4 (D suspended fourth) has three notes: D, G and A. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. D is the root, G is the perfect fourth and A is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Dsus4 on piano?
Play D, G and A together. Root position: D G A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Dsus4 in?
In major keys, Dsus4 is the Isus4 chord in D major, the IIsus4 in C major, the IIIsus4 in Bb major, the Vsus4 in G major and the VIsus4 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Dsus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, G. With no 3rd, Dsus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to D or Dm.