D sus4 chord on piano
Dsus4 · Dsus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | D – G – A |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Dsus4, Dsus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play D sus4 on the piano
Start on D. Add the fourth (G) and the fifth (A). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays D sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
D – G – A · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
G – A – D · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
A – D – G · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other D chords
D majorD minorD diminishedD augmentedD sus2D6D7D major seventhD minor seventhD diminished seventhD half-diminished
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