D7sus4 chord on ukulele
D Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G, A and C.
How to play D7sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
MediumFret 7 position
HardFret 10 position
HardNotes 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 D7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the D7sus4 chord?
D7sus4 (D 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 D7sus4 on ukulele?
The easiest D7sus4 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 3rd (C) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Strum all four strings.
Is D7sus4 hard to play on ukulele?
D7sus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.