D# 7sus4
Notes:D# – G# – A# – C#
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7
Introduction
The D# 7sus4 piano chord (D#7sus4) consists of the notes D#, G#, A#, C#. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 7sus4.
Notes
D# 7sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G#4 – A#4 – C#5 |
| 1st Inversion | G#4 – A#4 – C#5 – D#5 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – D#5 – G#5 |
| 3rd Inversion | C#4 – D#4 – G#4 – A#4 |
Key Signature
The key of D# 7sus4 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7
The D# 7sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# 7sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# 7sus4 chord?
The D# 7sus4 chord (D#7sus4) contains 4 notes: D#, G#, A#, C#. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7.
How is D#7sus4 used in music?
D#7sus4 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 D#7sus4?
D#7sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D#7sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#7sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#7sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.