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D major 7th suspended 2nd guitar shapes

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D major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

D major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord

DM7sus2 is the D major 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes D, E, A, and C♯ and the interval formula 1-2-5-7.

The D major 7th suspended 2nd major 7th suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a major second E, generating an airy, open feel. The blend of the second E, fifth A, and major seventh C♯ creates a dreamy, expansive sound, perfect for modern jazz and ambient compositions.

Also written as Dmaj7sus2.

Root note: D
Quality: major 7th suspended 2nd
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 59

Chord tones

DEAC♯

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

D Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

E Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

A Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

C♯ Major Seventh 7

The major seventh adds a smooth, lush tension close to the root.

Quick answers

What notes are in DM7sus2?

DM7sus2 uses the notes D, E, A, and C♯. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.

What is another name for DM7sus2?

DM7sus2 is also written as Dmaj7sus2.

How do you play DM7sus2 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string. Strum from the 4th string down.

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