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Dsus2 Guitar Chord

Dsus2 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
Dsus2Guitar fingering diagram for Dsus21234××12STRING6ª×5ª×4ªD3ªA2ªD1ªE
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What sets Dsus2 apart

The notes of Dsus2 are D, E and A. D is the root, E the second and A the fifth.

From the low string to the high one you hear D, A, D and E. D rings twice across the four strings, and it is the root. The lowest note is D on string 4 and the highest is E on string 1.

Dsus2 lets two strings ring open. String 4 gives D and string 1 gives E. Strings 6 and 5 are not played. Everything fits between frets 2 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 5.

D is one change away. String 1 is pressed at fret 2, bringing in F#, the major third of D. It shares two notes with A, E and A. Going to Bm, one position stays the same.

Dsus2 shows up in ten keys. In D major it is the Isus2, in G major the Vsus2 and in A major the IVsus2. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

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01D D - Bm - Em - A702F#m F#m - D - Bm - C#7
Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Dsus2)

Formula: Suspended Second (1 - 2 - 5)
Constituent chord intervals:

D 1E 2A 5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)4th String (D) • Fret 0 (D)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Dsus2:

01

Standard

Standard Position
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 4th String (D)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
5th String (A)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree 1
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Finger 1
ADegree 5
2nd String (B)
Fret 3Finger 2
DDegree 1
1st String (High E)
○Open
EDegree 2

Placement tip: Press: 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 3 with your Middle finger. Play open: 4th String (D), 1st String (High E). Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 5th String (A).

02

Barre 5

Barre fret 5
5 / 6 stringsRoot: 5th String (A)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
5th String (A)
Fret 5Barre
DDegree 1
4th String (D)
Fret 7
ADegree 5
3rd String (G)
Fret 7
DDegree 1
2nd String (B)
Fret 5Barre
EDegree 2
1st String (High E)
Fret 5Barre
ADegree 5

Placement tip: Barre fret 5. Press: 4th String (D) at fret 7, 3rd String (G) at fret 7. Don't play: 6th String (Low E).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Dsus2)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets2 to 3
Fretting fingers2
Open4th and 1st
Muted6th and 5th

What to check

The open 4th and 1st strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Dsus2

Listen: Dsus2 → D · Bm · Em

  1. Dsus2
  2. D
  3. Dsus2
  4. Bm
  5. Dsus2
  6. Em
Dsus2 → D01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 1: string 3, fret 2
Move
  • finger 3: string 2, fret 3
  • finger 2: string 1, fret 2
Dsus2 → Bm02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 shared position
Stay in place
  • string 2, fret 3
Move
  • string 5, fret 2
  • string 4, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
  • string 1, fret 2
Dsus2 → Em03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:Full shape change

No finger is shared: place the bass on string 5 first, then the rest of the shape.

Move
  • finger 1: string 5, fret 2
  • finger 2: string 4, fret 2

Dsus2 in every key

Dsus2 sits in the scale of 10 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
2/5
Highest fret
3
Frets the hand covers
2
Barre
No
Strings that ring
4/6
Fretting fingers
2

Dsus2 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Dsus2)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Dsus2 chord?

To play the Dsus2 chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 4 to string 1. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the Dsus2 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Dsus2 chord is its root note: D. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 4 at fret 0.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Dsus2 chord and what is its formula?

The Dsus2 chord is constructed using the 1 - 2 - 5 formula (Suspended Second). Its constituent pitches are D, E, A.

How do you prevent the Dsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Dsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Dsus2 chord diagram

Dsus2 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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