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Dsus2 chord on guitar

Dsus2 (D suspended second) is D, E and A. The easiest way to play it is the open Dsus2 chord, written xx0230. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 2nd string, 3rd fret. Let the 4th and 1st strings ring open. Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

Dsus2

D suspended second · D E A · 1 2 5

  • Open position

    Open chord

    13DADE

    xx0230

  • 5th fret

    Barre chord, root on the 5th string

    5fr13411DADEA

    x57755

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Root
Chord

Dots show where each finger goes, numbered 1 (index) to 4 (little); the green ones are D, the root.

How to play Dsus2

Strings are counted from the thinnest: the 1st is the high E and the 6th the low E. Each shape is written as tab from the 6th string to the 1st, a number for the fret to press, 0 for an open string and x for one not played.

  1. 1. Open chord · Open position

    xx0230
    • Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 2nd string, 3rd fret.
    • Let the 4th and 1st strings ring open.
    • Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

  2. 2. Barre chord, root on the 5th string · 5th fret

    x57755
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 5th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 7th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 3rd string, 7th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.

Notes in the Dsus2 chord

Dsus2 is D, E and A, and it sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor. From D, count 2 half steps up to E and 5 more to A. Its formula is 1 2 5. The shapes above play these notes in different orders and octaves, some more than once, but always with D lowest. See its inversions and keys on the Dsus2 piano chord page.

Chords that often come after Dsus2

Dxx0232Dsus2 opens up to D: the second rises to the third.G320003Dsus2 to G is I to IV with the same open sound on top.Ax02220Dsus2 to A is I to V, a staple of piano pop.

More guitar chords

Other chords on D

DDmD7Dmaj7Dm7Dsus4Dadd9D9D6DdimDm7♭5Ddim7Daug

Suspended second chords on other notes

Csus2C♯sus2E♭sus2Esus2Fsus2F♯sus2Gsus2A♭sus2Asus2B♭sus2Bsus2

Or see every chord at once on the guitar chord chart.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Dsus2 on guitar?

The easiest way to play it is the open Dsus2 chord, written xx0230. Put your 1st finger (index) on the 3rd string, 2nd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 2nd string, 3rd fret. Let the 4th and 1st strings ring open. Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?

Dsus2 is D, E and A. In the shape written xx0230, the 4th to 1st strings play D, A, D and E.

Is Dsus2 a barre chord?

It doesn't have to be: xx0230 needs no barre. The barre shape (x57755) plays it higher up the neck and moves to any root.

How many ways can you play Dsus2 on guitar?

This page shows two: xx0230 (open position) and x57755 (5th fret). Any chord can be played in more places up the neck; these are the ones chord books show first.

Can I make a beat with Dsus2?

Yes. “Make a beat in D major” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in D major on D A Bm G, the key where Dsus2 is the Isus2 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account is needed to start.

Make a beat in D major

Opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in D major on D A Bm G, the key where Dsus2 is the Isus2 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account needed to start.

Make a beat in D majorAll guitar chords

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