Guitar chord · Beginner
D sus4 chord (Dsus4) — guitar chord chart
Dsus4 is a sus4 chord built on D. Its notes are D, G, A. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
Dsus4 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Dsus4
- Index (1) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Middle (2) on the 2nd string, fret 3 (D).
- Ring (3) on the 1st string, fret 3 (G).
- Let string 4 ring open.
- Strum from the 4th string down; don’t play strings 6, 5.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 5: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Dsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | root |
| 4 | G | perfect 4th |
| 5 | A | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Dsus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Dsus4 chord?
- Dsus4 (D sus4) has 3 notes: D, G, A.
- Is Dsus4 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Dsus4 and D?
- D is D F♯ A. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.