Dsus2 guitar chord
The Dsus2 chord (D suspended 2nd) is built from the notes D, E and A, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- D E A
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Beginner
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xx0230How to play Dsus2
The standard open Dsus2 shape is xx0230. It needs 2 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
Dsus2 contains D, E and A. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Dsus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (xx0230) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of Dsus2?
D is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Dsus2 is too hard or too busy.