Chord · 9ths
D9sus4 — D 9th Sus 4
D9sus4 is the D 9th sus 4 chord. It is built on the root D with perfect 4th (G), perfect 5th (A), minor 7th (C) and major 9th (E) above it — the formula 1 4 5 ♭7 9, sounding the notes D G A C E. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still D9sus4.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- 9th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 ♭7 9
- Notes
- D G A C E
On the keyboard
The notes of D9sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 4 | G | perfect 4th | G4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
| ♭7 | C | minor 7th | C5 |
| 9 | E | major 9th | E5 |
Other 9ths on D
9th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.