Dsus2sus4 chord on piano
D Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: D, E, G and A.
How to play Dsus2sus4
- Find D at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, G and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Droot
E2 · major second
G4 · perfect fourth
A5 · perfect fifth
Dsus2sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · E · G · A1st inversion
E · G · A · D2nd inversion
G · A · D · E3rd inversion
A · D · E · GNotes and theory
Droot
E2 · major second
G4 · perfect fourth
A5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
More D chords
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suspended second and fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dsus2sus4 chord?
Dsus2sus4 (D suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: D (root), E (major second), G (perfect fourth) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dsus2sus4 on piano?
Play D, E, G and A 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 Dsus2sus4?
Root position: D E G A. 1st inversion: E G A D. 2nd inversion: G A D E. 3rd inversion: A D E G.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.