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D7sus4 chord

D dominant 7th suspended 4th

C4
D
G
A
C

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Notes

  • D
    R
  • G
    4
  • A
    5
  • C
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

D7sus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position D7sus4

C4
D
G
A
C

1st inversion D7sus4/G

C4
G
A
C
D

2nd inversion D7sus4/A

C4
A
C
D
G

3rd inversion D7sus4/C

C
D
G
A
C6

FAQ

What notes are in the D7sus4 chord?

The D dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (D7sus4) has 4 notes: D, G, A and C.

How do you play D7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, G, A and C, starting from D. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).