The D sus2 chord (Dsus2) is made of the notes D, E and A. It is built from the root D with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.
D sus2
Notes: D – E – A
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0230. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the D sus2 chord (Dsus2) are D, E and A.
How do you play the D sus2 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): xx0230.
How is the D sus2 chord built?
The D sus2 chord (Dsus2) is made of the notes D, E and A. It is built from the root D with a second and a perfect fifth.