D7sus4

About this chord

D7sus4 (D dominant suspended 4th) has a tense, open, anticipatory feel—bright yet unresolved, with a bold, ringing push rather than a moody pull. It’s staple vocabulary in rock, pop, jazz, and blues, driving turnarounds and big chorus lifts. On guitar it’s beginner-friendly in open and barre shapes; on keys it’s a crunchy, straightforward stack that invites rhythmic comping. Functionally a dominant that delays the major third, it creates suspense that begs to resolve to D7 or G; think gospel cadences, blues shouts, and classic-rock hooks with a lightly Americana flavor. Great for riffs, breakdowns, and call‑and‑response vamps; also known as Dsus4(add b7).