D# 9sus4
Notes:D# – G# – A# – C# – F
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7-M9
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7-M9
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7-9
Introduction
The D# 9sus4 piano chord (D#9sus4) consists of the notes D#, G#, A#, C#, F. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7-9.
Enharmonic equivalent: D♯ is enharmonically equivalent to E♭. See Eb 9sus4.
Notes
D# 9sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D#4 – G#4 – A#4 – C#5 – F5 |
| 1st Inversion | G#4 – A#4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6 |
| 2nd Inversion | A#4 – C#5 – F5 – D#6 – G#6 |
Key Signature
The key of D# 9sus4 has Key signature data not available.
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7-M9
The D# 9sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7-M9 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7-M9 show the distance between each note in the chord.
D# 9sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the D# 9sus4 chord?
The D# 9sus4 chord (D#9sus4) contains 5 notes: D#, G#, A#, C#, F. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9.
How is D#9sus4 used in music?
D#9sus4 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#9sus4?
D#9sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on D# and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice D#9sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing D#9sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve D#9sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.