D7sus4 chord on guitar
D Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G, A and C.
How to play D7sus4
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play D7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as D7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7sus4 chord?
D7sus4 (D dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: D (root), G (perfect fourth), A (perfect fifth) and C (minor seventh).
How do you play D7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest D7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is D7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.