Accessible Page: How to Play the D sus2 Chord on Guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the G string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

D sus2 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the D sus2 chord, a member of the suspended chords family. Suspended chords, like this one, are unique because they do not include the third interval. Instead, they are built using a root, a second, and a fifth. In the case of the D sus2 chord, these are the notes D, E, and A respectively.

The intervals that construct this chord are the 1 (Root), 2 (Major Second), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). These intervals give the D sus2 chord its distinct sound. If you're new to the concept of intervals and how they construct chords, we recommend checking out our tutorial on how to build chords by stacking intervals.

For those who are interested in learning more about the suspended chords family, we have a dedicated tutorial about suspended (sus) guitar chords that you might find useful.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that show the tones composing the D sus2 chord. This will help you understand not only how to play this chord, but also why it sounds the way it does.

Remember, understanding the theory behind chords can greatly improve your playing and make learning new chords easier. So, don't hesitate to explore our other resources, like the tutorial about fretboard intervals or the tutorial on how to denote chords depending on the intervals that compose it.

Now, let's dive into the D sus2 chord and start making some beautiful music!

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