D Suspended 4th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: D - G - A
Formula: 1 - 4 - 5
Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Dsus4 guitar chord is played as x-x-0-2-3-3 from low E to high E and uses the notes D, G, A.
- Fret pattern
- x-x-0-2-3-3
- Chord notes
- D, G, A
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
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How to Play Dsus4
- 1Mute the low E and A strings
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string
- 5Play the D string open
About Suspended 4th Chords
The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.
D Suspended 4th Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the D Suspended 4th guitar chord?
The D Suspended 4th guitar chord uses the notes D, G, A.
How do you play Dsus4 on guitar?
Play the Dsus4 guitar chord with the x-x-0-2-3-3 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E and A strings Place your index finger on fret 2 of the G string Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the B string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the high E string Play the D string open
What is the formula for D Suspended 4th?
The D Suspended 4th formula is 1 - 4 - 5: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.