Dsus4 guitar chord
The Dsus4 chord (D suspended 4th) is built from the notes D, G and A, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- D G A
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Beginner
OpenShape 1 of 4
xx0233How to play Dsus4
The standard open Dsus4 shape is xx0233. It needs 3 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
Dsus4 contains D, G and A. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Dsus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (xx0233) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of Dsus4?
D is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Dsus4 is too hard or too busy.