Dsus4 open chord (xx0233)
- Fingering
- xx0233
- Fingers
- – – – 1 2 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the D suspended 4th chord
The Dsus4 chord is made of D · G · A. Its formula is 1–4–5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from D |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| G | 4 | perfect fourth |
| A | 5 | perfect fifth |
How to play the Dsus4 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 2nd fret of the G string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Let the D string ring open.
- Strum from the D string down and leave the low E and A strings out.
That is the open-position shape, xx0233. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 4 strings.
Why your Dsus4 chord buzzes or sounds muted
Low E and A strings are not part of this Dsus4 shape. Start your strum on the D string, or rest your thumb on the unused strings to keep them quiet.
Dsus4 barre chord
Dsus4 has 2 barre shapes here: 557785 (barre at the 5th fret) and 10-12-12-12-10-10 (barre at the 10th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide any of them up one fret and you are playing D#sus4 (Ebsus4).
Dsus4 open chord
The open Dsus4 chord is xx0233 and x50035. The first one uses the open D string, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Songs that use Dsus4
Chord names only, as the songs are usually charted for guitar. Recordings may use a capo or another key.
Keys with the Dsus4 chord
Dsus4 is the II chord in C major, I chord in D major, VI chord in F major, V chord in G major and III chord in Bb 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 V chord in G minor.
Chords related to Dsus4
Dsus4 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Dsus4 chord on guitar?
Play xx0233, 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 - - - 1 2 3.
What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
The D suspended 4th chord has 3 notes: D, G and A. Its formula is 1–4–5, counted from the D major scale.
What keys is the Dsus4 chord in?
Dsus4 is the II chord in C major, I chord in D major, VI chord in F major, V chord in G major and III chord in Bb 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 V chord in G minor.
Dsus4 chord diagram to print or save
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