root position: Dsus4
D – G – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Dsus4 Piano Chord
The D sus4 chord (Dsus4) is made of the notes D, G and A. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Dsus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| G | 4 | perfect 4th |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Dsus4 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Dsus4 inversions
1st inversion: Dsus4/G
G – A – D · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Dsus4/A
A – D – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Dsus4
Dsus4 is also written as Dsus.
Keys that contain Dsus4
Dsus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.