Dsus2 Guitar Chord
Dsus2 is a suspended second (sus2) chord. The third is replaced by the second, so it sounds open and is neither major nor minor. Its notes are D, E and A. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Dsus2
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| D | R | Root |
| E | 2 | Major 2nd |
| A | 5 | Perfect 5th |
Formula: 1–2–5
Dsus2 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x x 0 2 3 0
- Fingers
- – – – 1 2 –
A-shape 5fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 5 7 7 5 5
- Fingers
- – 1 3 4 1 1
How to play Dsus2 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab x x 0 2 3 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Put your index finger (1) on the 3rd string at the 2nd fret.
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 2nd string at the 3rd fret.
- 3Let the 4th and 1st strings ring open.
- 4Don't play the 6th and 5th strings.
- 5Strum down from the 4th string to the 1st string.
Dsus2: common questions
- What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
- Dsus2 has 3 notes: D, E and A. Counted from the root, that is 1–2–5.
- Is there an easier way to play Dsus2?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (x x 0 2 3 0). It needs no barre: each finger presses just one string.
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