D#sus2 chord on piano
D Sharp Suspended Second, also written Ebsus2. Notes: D#, F and A#.
How to play D#sus2
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F and A# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
D#sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · F · A#1st inversion
F · A# · D#2nd inversion
A# · D# · FNotes and theory
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled D#, E# and A#; E# is the same key as F.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordssuspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#sus2 chord?
D#sus2 (D sharp suspended second) is made of three notes: D# (root), F (major second) and A# (perfect fifth).
How do you play D#sus2 on piano?
Play D#, F and A# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of D#sus2?
Root position: D# F A#. 1st inversion: F A# D#. 2nd inversion: A# D# F.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.