The D♭ 7sus4 chord is a four-note chord made up of D♭, G♭, A♭, and C♭. It is built from a root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh.
Construction
D♭ 7sus4 = Root + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = D♭ · G♭ · A♭ · C♭
| Note | Interval | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | Root | 1 |
| G♭ | Perfect 4th | 11 |
| A♭ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
| C♭ | Minor 7th | ♭7 |
D♭ 7sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | D♭ – G♭ – A♭ – C♭ |
| 1st Inversion | G♭ – A♭ – C♭ – D♭ |
| 2nd Inversion | A♭ – C♭ – D♭ – G♭ |
| 3rd Inversion | C♭ – D♭ – G♭ – A♭ |
Key Signature
A chord has no key signature of its own, but the D♭ 7sus4 is the tonic (I) chord of Db Major, whose key signature has 5 flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭).
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭
Order of flats
Flats are added in a fixed order — the reverse of the sharp order. Each new flat key adds the next flat on the list.
B♭E♭A♭D♭G♭C♭F♭
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Chords in the Key of D♭ Major
These are the triads built on each degree of the D♭ major scale:
D♭ 7sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the D♭ 7sus4 chord on piano?
The D♭ 7sus4 chord contains the notes D♭ – G♭ – A♭ – C♭. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the Db 7sus4 chord?
The Db 7sus4 chord (Db7sus4) contains 4 notes: Db, Gb, Ab, B. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7.
How is Db7sus4 used in music?
Db7sus4 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 Db7sus4?
Db7sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.