Dsus4 chord on ukulele
D Suspended Fourth. Notes: D, G and A.
How to play Dsus4
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Dsus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Dsus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is Dsus4 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 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.