Dsus4
Triads · D root
Dsus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
0 st5 st7 st
Notes in Dsus4
DRoot
G3rd
A5th
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard Dsus4, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Dsus4 Chord
The Dsus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on D. It contains the notes D, G, A — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the Dsus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.