Dsus2 open chord (xx0230)
- Fingering
- xx0230
- Fingers
- – – – 2 3 –
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the D suspended 2nd chord
The Dsus2 chord is made of D · E · A. Its formula is 1–2–5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| E | 2 | major second |
| A | 5 | perfect fifth |
How to play the Dsus2 guitar chord
- Put your second finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Let the D and high E strings ring open.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the open-position shape, xx0230. It is rated easy: 2 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Dsus2 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open high E string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Low E and A strings are not part of this Dsus2 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Dsus2 barre chord
Dsus2 has 1 barre shape here: 557755 (barre at the 5th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing D#sus2 (Ebsus2).
Dsus2 open chord
The open Dsus2 chord is xx0230. It uses the open D and high E strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Dsus2 chord
Dsus2 is the II chord in C major, I chord in D major, VI chord in F major, V chord in G major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the IV chord in A minor, III chord in B minor, I chord in D minor, VII chord in E minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Chords related to Dsus2
Dsus2 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dsus2 chord on guitar?
Play xx0230, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - - - 2 3 -.
What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
The D suspended 2nd chord has 3 notes: D, E and A. Its formula is 1–2–5, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dsus2 chord in?
Dsus2 is the II chord in C major, I chord in D major, VI chord in F major, V chord in G major and IV chord in A major. In minor keys it is the IV chord in A minor, III chord in B minor, I chord in D minor, VII chord in E minor and VI chord in F# minor.
Dsus2 chord diagram to print or save
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