Dsus4 chord on guitar
D Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G and A.
How to play Dsus4
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 7 ways to play Dsus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 5 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Dsus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
Dsus4 (D suspended fourth) is made of three notes: D (root), G (perfect fourth) and A (perfect fifth).
How do you play Dsus4 on guitar?
The easiest Dsus4 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 5 (D). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 5 (A).
Is Dsus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.