Chord · Triads
Dsus4 — D Suspended 4th
Dsus4 is the D suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root D with perfect 4th (G) and perfect 5th (A) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes D G A. On the piano it sits at D (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Dsus4.
- Root
- D
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- D G A
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Dsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root | D4 |
| 4 | G | perfect 4th | G4 |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th | A4 |
Other triads on D
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.