D Sus4 Chord

Dsus4 Level 4: The Studio

D Sus4 (Dsus4) is built from the notes D, G, A. Its intervals are Root — Perfect 4th — Perfect 5th. Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 D
Perfect 4th 5 G
Perfect 5th 7 A

What does d sus4 chord sound like?

Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

D Sus4 Chord in music

Perhaps the most famous suspension in rock music. The Dsus4-to-D resolution is a signature move in classic rock guitar, made iconic by The Who and Tom Petty.

How to recognise d sus4 chord by ear

Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

The Dsus4-to-D resolution is arguably the most played suspension in rock history. Play D-G-A (Dsus4) resolving to D-F#-A (D major) repeatedly. This pattern appears in thousands of songs and is essential ear training vocabulary.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a D Sus4 chord?
D Sus4 (Dsus4) contains three notes: D, G, A. The intervals are Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise D Sus4 by ear?
Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4. Practice identifying D Sus4 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is D Sus4 in ChordFrog?
D Sus4 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other D chords

D Major Chord D Minor Chord D Diminished Chord D Augmented Chord D Sus2 Chord

All Sus4 Chords chords

C Sus4 Chord D♭ Sus4 Chord E♭ Sus4 Chord E Sus4 Chord F Sus4 Chord F♯ Sus4 Chord G Sus4 Chord A♭ Sus4 Chord A Sus4 Chord B♭ Sus4 Chord B Sus4 Chord

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