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Dmaj7sus2/A guitar shapes

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D major 7th suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

D major 7th suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion)

Dmaj7sus2/A is the D major 7th suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. 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. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D major 7th suspended 2nd.

Also written as Dmaj7sus2 and DM7sus2/A.

Root note: D
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 85

Chord tones

DEAC♯

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape x00220

x00220

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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 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 550650

550650

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string.
  4. 4 Let the fourth and first strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th 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.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

Dmaj7sus2/A shape x00220

How to play this shape

  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 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape 550650

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape x00650

How to play this shape

  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 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape 500650

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape x00655

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape 500655

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape 570655

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 5th string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus2/A shape 557655

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 6th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Dmaj7sus2/A?

Dmaj7sus2/A uses the notes D, E, A, and C♯. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-7.

What is another name for Dmaj7sus2/A?

Dmaj7sus2/A is also written as Dmaj7sus2 and DM7sus2/A.

How do you play Dmaj7sus2/A 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. Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 5th string down.

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