D#7sus4 chord on guitar
D Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Eb7sus4. Notes: D#, G#, A# and C#.
How to play D#7sus4
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- 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 D#7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardBarre at fret 11
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 D#7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the D#7sus4 chord?
D#7sus4 (D sharp 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 D#7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest D#7sus4 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 1 (D#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is D#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.