Guitar chord · Very easy
D sus2 chord (Dsus2) — guitar chord chart
Dsus2 is a sus2 chord built on D. Its notes are D, E, A. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.
Dsus2 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Dsus2
- Index (1) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Middle (2) on the 2nd string, fret 3 (D).
- Let strings 4, 1 ring open.
- Strum from the 4th string down; don’t play strings 6, 5.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 5: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Dsus2
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root |
| 2 | E | major 2nd |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Dsus2
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
- Dsus2 (D sus2) has 3 notes: D, E, A.
- Is Dsus2 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Dsus2 and D?
- D is D F♯ A. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.