Finger Positions

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

How to play the D#sus4#5/A Chord

The D#sus4#5/A is a fundamental suspended 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# suspended fourth sharp fifth over A is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A intervals. In the key of D# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D#sus4#5/A 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 A, D#, G#, B.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

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

MIDI Numbers 69, 63, 68, 71
Frequencies (Hz)

440, 311.1269837220809, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241