D#7sus4 chord on piano
D Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Eb7sus4. Notes: D#, G#, A# and C#.
How to play D#7sus4
- 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
D#7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · G# · A# · C#1st inversion
G# · A# · C# · D#2nd inversion
A# · C# · D# · G#3rd inversion
C# · D# · G# · A#Notes 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.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
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 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 D#7sus4?
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.