D7sus4 guitar chord
The D7sus4 chord (D 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes D, G, A and C, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- D G A C
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 5Shape 1 of 3
x57585How to play D7sus4
The usual D7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 5 across several strings (x57585). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the D7sus4 chord?
D7sus4 contains D, G, A and C. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is D7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x57585. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 5 and play an open A7sus4 shape.
What can I play instead of D7sus4?
Dsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when D7sus4 is too hard or too busy.