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Combine D#, G# and A# and you have the D#sus4 chord, a D# suspended fourth: root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth. It is the sharp spelling of Ebsus4, and both names point to the same frets and the same sound.
Three shapes are listed for this spelling, two using a barre, between frets 3 and 13. After strumming one, use the microphone check in the player at the top to see whether every string you fretted is ringing. The D# Mixolydian scale contains the three chord notes and is a good source for fills.
D# suspended 4th guitar chord is also written as D#sus4, D#sus or D#4.
D#sus4 Chord Notes and Formula
Notes that compose the D# sus4 chord:
Tones in the Suspended Fourth chord:
Formula: 1 4 5
Same chord, different name: D#sus4 is also written as Ebsus4 (Eb suspended fourth).
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D# Sus4 Guitar Chord Diagrams
Position 1 Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the D string
Position 2 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the A and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the B string
Position 3 Barre Movable
Finger Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 11 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 13 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the G string
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Chords That Go With D#sus4
One key where D#sus4 fits is Eb major, where it works as the I chord. These are the main chords of that key, the ones you will often hear around it:
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FAQ
How is D#sus4 spelled?
D#sus4 is spelled D#, G# and A#. That is a root, a perfect fourth and a perfect fifth. There is no third in the chord.
Is D#sus4 the same as Ebsus4?
Yes, they sound the same. Ebsus4 is spelled Eb, Ab and Bb, which is easier to read. D#sus4 is the sharp-key spelling.
How many ways can D#sus4 be voiced?
D#sus4 has 3 voicings, from fret 3 up to fret 13. Two of them use a barre, and none uses open strings.
What does the sus mean in D# suspended fourth?
Sus stands for suspended. The third of the chord is held back and the fourth, G#, takes its place. That is why the chord sounds expectant rather than major or minor.
