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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.

Notes that compose the D# sus4 chord:

D# G# A#

Tones in the Suspended Fourth chord:

Formula: 1 4 5

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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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.