D# suspended 4th · Piano
D#sus4 Chord on Piano
The D#sus4 chord (D# suspended 4th) is built from the notes D#, G# and A#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Ebsus4; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- D♯
- G♯
- A♯
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5
Also written: Ebsus4
How to play
To play D#sus4 on piano, press D#, G# and A# 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
Suspended fourth chords replace the third with a fourth, so they sound unresolved on purpose. Releasing the fourth back down to the third is one of the oldest and most satisfying moves in songwriting. On D#sus4 this structure sits on the root D#, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 map onto D#, G# and A#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the D#sus4 chord?
- D#sus4 contains the notes D#, G# and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5.
- Are D#sus4 and Ebsus4 the same chord?
- Yes. D#sus4 and Ebsus4 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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