Want to learn how to play a D sus2 chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a D sus2 chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play d sus2", "d chord", or "how to make a d chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a D Suspended 2nd Chord
Chord Formula
1 2 5
Solfege Names
Re - Mi - La
D Major Scale (Chord Formula Reference)
Steps: W W H W W W H
Chord formulas reference degrees from this scale (e.g., 1-3-5 = D-F#-A)
How to Build a D Suspended 2nd Chord: Step-by-Step
D Suspended 2nd Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with D as your foundation note.
Apply the sus2 formula
Use the chord formula: 1 2 5 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Dsus2 chord
Your complete chord contains: D, E, A
How to Play D Suspended 2nd Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the D sus2 chord on different instruments
How to Play D Suspended 2nd on Guitar
To play a D sus2 chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes D, E, A. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the D sus2 chord.
How to Play D Suspended 2nd on Piano
On piano, play the D sus2 chord by pressing the keys for D, E, A together. You can play this chord in any octave, and try different inversions by rearranging the note order while keeping all the chord tones.
Other Instruments
The D sus2 chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes D, E, A as your guide.