Dmaj7sus2 chord on guitar
D Major Seventh Suspended Second. Notes: D, E, A and C#.
How to play Dmaj7sus2
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Let the open D and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
Lowest note: D (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Dmaj7sus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
Droot
E2 · major second
A5 · perfect fifth
C#7 · major seventh
The maj7sus2 swaps the third of a major seventh for a second, an open, ambient sound. The formula is 1 2 5 7.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dmaj7sus2 chord?
Dmaj7sus2 (D major seventh suspended second) is made of four notes: D (root), E (major second), A (perfect fifth) and C# (major seventh).
How do you play Dmaj7sus2 on guitar?
The easiest Dmaj7sus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Let the open D and high E strings ring.
Is Dmaj7sus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a major seventh suspended second chord sound like?
The maj7sus2 swaps the third of a major seventh for a second, an open, ambient sound.