Finger Positions

D#7sus4#5/C diagram
Root Note D#
Name D# seventh suspended fourth sharp fifth over C
Intervals 1P-4P-5A-7m
Relative Minor Cm
Notes C, D#, G#, B, C#
Aliases

How to play the D#7sus4#5/C Chord

The D#7sus4#5/C is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the D# seventh suspended fourth sharp fifth over C is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A, 7m intervals. In the key of D# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D#7sus4#5/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D# helps with transposition and ear training.

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, D#, G#, B, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D#7sus4#5/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 63, 68, 71, 61
Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721