Suspended 4th chord
Level 4: 7th chords and beyond
Notes: D, G, A · Open position
Also known as: Dsus4, Dsus, D sus4, D suspended 4th, D sus 4
Fretting hand for left-handed players (your right hand), D suspended 4th. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.Fretting hand for right-handed players (your left hand), D suspended 4th. The numbers on the fingertips match the numbers on the chart.
- 1Index
- 2Middle
- 3Ring
- 4Pinky
- TThumb, behind the neck
How to play D suspended 4th
- Place your first finger on the second fret of the G string.
- Place your second finger on the third fret of the B string.
- Place your third finger on the third fret of the high E 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 4th, step by step
A short animation that builds the D suspended 4th 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 4th
Practice progression
Dsus4, Esus4, Fsus4
Switch between Dsus4, Esus4 and Fsus4 until the changes feel smooth.
Chords to learn next
Dsus4 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.