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D dominant seventh suspended fourth · Fret 5
D7sus4 bass chord
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How to play D7sus4 on bass
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the A string at the 5th fret, your middle finger on the D string at the 5th fret and your ring finger on the G string at the 5th fret. Don’t play the E string.
From the E string x 5 5 5 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in D7sus4?
D7sus4, D dominant seventh suspended fourth, is D, G, A and C: the root (D), the perfect fourth (G), the perfect fifth (A) and the minor seventh (C). Its formula is 1 4 5 ♭7.
Where does D7sus4 go?
Usually to D7, G falling to F♯, and on to G. On its own it is the open, floating sound of a lot of folk and pop.
More D chords on bass
DbrightDmsadD7the pullDmaj7dreamyDm7mellowDsus2openDsus4openDadd9sweetDdimthe edgeDauguneasyD6sweetDm6bittersweetD9the pullD5rawDm7♭5the edgeDdim7the edgeEvery D chord ›
Dominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
C7sus4openC♯7sus4openE♭7sus4openE7sus4openF7sus4openF♯7sus4openG7sus4openA♭7sus4openA7sus4openB♭7sus4openB7sus4open
D7sus4 on other instruments
Guitar7-string guitar8-string guitar5-string bass6-string bass7-string bass8-string bassUkuleleMandolinBanjo