Dsus4
D Suspended 4th — the fourth suspends over the harmony and pulls down to the third — tension and release in one move.
The keys
D – G – A
What's inside Dsus4
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| G | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | D4 – G4 – A4 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – A4 – D5 |
| 2nd inversion | A4 – D5 – G5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | D2 – A2 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – A4 |
Where Dsus4 lives
Suspend and resolve
Dsus4 → D
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Dsus → C → G
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Dsus4 under your fingers
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