Finger Positions

D7sus2sus4/D# diagram
Root Note D
Name D seventh suspended second suspended fourth over D#
Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P-7m
Relative Minor Bm
Notes D#, D, E, G, A, C
Aliases

How to play the D7sus2sus4/D# Chord

The D7sus2sus4/D# 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 second suspended fourth over D# is built using the 1P, 2M, 4P, 5P, 7m intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the D7sus2sus4/D# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D A Bm G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm G D A

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 D#, D, E, G, A, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the D7sus2sus4/D# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 63, 62, 64, 67, 69, 60
Frequencies (Hz)

311.1269837220809, 293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 440, 261.6255653005986