D#sus4 chord on ukulele
D Sharp Suspended Fourth, also written Ebsus4. Notes: D#, G# and A#.
How to play D#sus4
- Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play D#sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 6
MediumNotes 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
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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 ukulele?
The easiest D#sus4 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (A#). Put your middle finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 3 (A#). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
Is D#sus4 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
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.