Bass · Standard
D suspended fourth · Open strings
Dsus4 bass chord
What it is
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How to play Dsus4 on bass
The most common way, the first shape above: . Let the A, D and G strings ring open. Don’t play the E string.
From the E string x 0 0 0 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in Dsus4?
Dsus4, D suspended fourth, is D, G and A: the root (D), the perfect fourth (G) and the perfect fifth (A). Its formula is 1 4 5.
Where does Dsus4 go?
Usually to D: the fourth, G, falls a half step to the third, F♯. Playing Dsus4 then D is one of the oldest moves in music.
What is the difference between Dsus4 and Dsus2?
Dsus4 puts G where the third would be, Dsus2 puts E there. Both leave the third out.
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