Suspended 2nd chord
Level 4: 7th chords and beyond
Notes: D, E, A · Open position
Also known as: Dsus2, D sus2, D suspended 2nd, D sus 2
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), D suspended 2nd. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), D suspended 2nd. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play D suspended 2nd
- Place your first finger on the second fret of the G string.
- Place your second finger on the third fret of the B string.
- Strum only the D, G, B and high E strings.
Tips for new players
- Keep your thumb behind the neck and let your fingers arch.
- Press just behind the fret, not on top of it, so every string rings clearly.
- Practice at a slow, steady pace, then try the progression below.
Chord video
Watch D suspended 2nd, step by step
A short animation that builds the D suspended 2nd chart and explains every symbol on it.
- X marks a string that is muted or not played.
- Open circle marks a string you play without fretting.
- Numbered dot marks a fretted string. The number is the finger to use.
Learn and practice D suspended 2nd
Practice progression
Dsus2, Esus2, Fsus2
Switch between Dsus2, Esus2 and Fsus2 until the changes feel smooth.
Chords to learn next
Dsus2 up the neck
The same chord in other places on the fretboard. Tap Hear it to listen, or Watch to play the animation for your hand.