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D♯ 13sus4

Notes: D♯ – G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – B♯
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7 – 9 – 13Also written: D♯13sus4

The D♯ 13sus4 chord is a six-note chord made up of D♯, G♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, and B♯.

D♯ 13sus4 chord: D♯, G♯, A♯, C♯, E♯, B♯

It is built from a root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, minor seventh, major ninth, and major thirteenth.

A dominant 13th with the 3rd replaced by the 4th: open and modal, common in spiritual jazz.

E♭ 13sus4
This is the same chord as E♭ 13sus4: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

D♯ 13sus4 = Root + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th + Major 6th + Minor 7th + Major 2nd = D♯, G♯, A♯, B♯, C♯, E♯
NoteIntervalDegree
D♯Root1
G♯Perfect 4th11
A♯Perfect 5th5
B♯Major 6th13
C♯Minor 7th♭7
E♯Major 2nd9

Same Notes, Other Names

The notes D♯ – G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – B♯ aren’t exclusive to this chord. Depending on which note is the bass and how the chord functions, the same pitches also spell:

D♯ 13sus4 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the D♯ 13sus4 chord on piano?
The D♯ 13sus4 chord contains the notes D♯ – G♯ – A♯ – C♯ – E♯ – B♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the D# 13sus4 chord?
The D# 13sus4 chord (D#13sus4) contains 6 notes: D#, G#, A#, C#, F, C. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7-M9-M13.
How is D#13sus4 used in music?
D#13sus4 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#13sus4?
D#13sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7-9-13, giving it its distinctive sound.

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