Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D major seventh suspended second suspended fourth over C

Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P-7M

Relative Minor Bm

Notes C, D, E, G, A, C#

Aliases

How to play the Dmaj7sus2sus4/C Chord

The Dmaj7sus2sus4/C is a fundamental major 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 major seventh suspended second suspended fourth over C 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 Dmaj7sus2sus4/C 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.

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Dmaj7sus2sus4/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 62, 64, 67, 69, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699, 391.99543598174927, 440, 277.1826309768721