Dsus4 chord

D suspended 4th

C4

D

G

A

C5

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Notes

D
R
G
4
A
5

Formula: R – 4 – 5

Dsus4 inversions

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

Root position Dsus4

C4

D

G

A

C5

1st inversion Dsus4/G

C4

G

A

C5

D

2nd inversion Dsus4/A

C4

A

C5

D

G

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FAQ

What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?

The D suspended 4th chord (Dsus4) has 3 notes: D, G and A.

How do you play Dsus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on D, G and A, 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 suspended 4th chord?

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