D dominant 7th suspended 4th · Piano
D7sus4 Chord on Piano
The D7sus4 chord (D dominant 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes D, G, A and C. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- D
- G
- A
- C
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7
How to play
To play D7sus4 on piano, press D, G, A and C together. In root position the lowest note is D, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
The 7sus4 chord combines the suspended fourth with a minor seventh. It delays resolution while keeping the dominant pull, which makes it a favourite setup chord before a V–I move. On D7sus4 this structure sits on the root D, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7 map onto D, G, A and C.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the D7sus4 chord?
- D7sus4 contains the notes D, G, A and C. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7.
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