Dsus2sus4 chord on guitar
D Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: D, E, G and A.
How to play Dsus2sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 3 ways to play Dsus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dsus2sus4 chord?
Dsus2sus4 (D suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: D (root), E (major second), G (perfect fourth) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dsus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Dsus2sus4 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
Is Dsus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
Dsus2sus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.