D7sus4 chord on piano
D Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G, A and C.
How to play D7sus4
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G, A and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
D7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · G · A · C1st inversion
G · A · C · D2nd inversion
A · C · D · G3rd inversion
C · D · G · ANotes 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.
More D chords
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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 piano?
Play D, G, A and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of D7sus4?
Root position: D G A C. 1st inversion: G A C D. 2nd inversion: A C D G. 3rd inversion: C D G A.
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.