Dsus2 chord on guitar
D Suspended Second. Notes: D, E and A.
How to play Dsus2
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- 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 Dsus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Droot
E2 · major second
A5 · perfect fifth
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5.
More D chords
All D guitar chordsDmajorDmminorD7dominant seventhDm7minor seventhDmaj7major seventhDsus4suspended fourthDdimdiminishedDaugaugmentedD6major sixthD9dominant ninthDadd9added ninthDm7b5half-diminishedDdim7diminished seventhD7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthD5power chordDm6minor sixthDm9minor ninthDmaj9major ninth
suspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
Dsus2 (D suspended second) is made of three notes: D (root), E (major second) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dsus2 on guitar?
The easiest Dsus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Let the open D and high E strings ring.
Is Dsus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.