Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Guitar chord companion
D 7sus4 Chord
Learn the D 7sus4 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D4G5Ab7C
Playable D 7sus4 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 0 2 1 3
C shape, fret 3
Low to high strings: x 5 5 5 3 x
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 7 5 8 5
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 10 7 7 x 8
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 12 10 12 10 10
Full fretboard map
Every D 7sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using D 7sus4
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D |
| 4 | P4 | G |
| 5 | P5 | A |
| b7 | m7 | C |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 4 – 5 – b7
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.