D suspended 4th chord on piano
Dsus4 is a suspended 4th chord built on D. It uses the notes D - G - A and sounds unresolved; it usually settles back to the major chord.
- Notes
- D G A
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Dsus4
How to play Dsus4 step by step
- Find D. D is the white key between the two black keys.
- Add G, 5 half steps above D.
- Add A, 7 half steps above D.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Dsus4 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D suspended 4th chord?
The D suspended 4th chord (Dsus4) contains 3 notes: D, G, A. Its formula is 1 - 4 - 5.
How do you play Dsus4 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on D and play D, G, A together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.