Dsus4 chord on piano
D Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G and A.
How to play Dsus4
- 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
Dsus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
D · G · A1st inversion
G · A · D2nd inversion
A · D · GNotes 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 Dsus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
Dsus4 (D suspended fourth) is made of three notes: D (root), G (perfect fourth) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dsus4 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 Dsus4?
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.