D#sus4 chord on piano
D Sharp Suspended Fourth, also written Ebsus4. Notes: D#, G# and A#.
How to play D#sus4
- Find D# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G# 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#sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D# · G# · A#1st inversion
G# · A# · D#2nd inversion
A# · D# · G#Notes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as D#sus.
More D# chords
All D# piano chordssuspended fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the D#sus4 chord?
D#sus4 (D sharp suspended fourth) is made of three notes: D# (root), G# (perfect fourth) and A# (perfect fifth).
How do you play D#sus4 on piano?
Play D#, G# 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#sus4?
Root position: D# G# A#. 1st inversion: G# A# D#. 2nd inversion: A# D# G#.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.