D 13sus4
Notes:D – G – A – C – E – B
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9-13
Introduction
The D 13sus4 piano chord (D13sus4) consists of the notes D, G, A, C, E, B. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7-9-13.
Notes
D 13sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D4 – G4 – A4 – C5 – B5 – E5 |
| 1st Inversion | G4 – A4 – C5 – E5 – B5 – D6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A4 – C5 – E5 – B5 – D6 – G6 |
Key Signature
The key of D 13sus4 has 2 sharps: F♯, C♯.
F♯C♯
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13
The D 13sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D 13sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D 13sus4 chord?
The D 13sus4 chord (D13sus4) contains 6 notes: D, G, A, C, E, B. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is D13sus4 used in music?
D13sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for D13sus4?
D13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D13sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D13sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D13sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.