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Dmaj7sus4/A guitar shapes

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D major 7th suspended 4th / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

D major 7th suspended 4th / A (2nd inversion)

Dmaj7sus4/A is the D major 7th suspended 4th / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. It uses the notes D, G, A, and C♯ and the interval formula 1-4-5-7.

The D major 7th suspended 4th major 7th suspended 4th chord replaces the third with a perfect fourth G, creating a lush, dreamy sound. The combination of the fourth G, fifth A, and major seventh C♯ produces a sophisticated, modern harmony, enhancing ambient and jazz progressions with an ethereal color. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D major 7th suspended 4th.

Also written as Dmaj7sus4 and DM7sus4/A.

Root note: D
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 118

Chord tones

DGAC♯

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape x00023

x00023

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

Shape x00223

x00223

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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 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  4. 4 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 5th 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.

G Perfect Fourth 4

The fourth creates suspension and a sense of pull toward resolution.

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.

Dmaj7sus4/A shape x00023

How to play this shape

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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape x00223

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 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st 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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape 540033

How to play this shape

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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape 545033

How to play this shape

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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape 540035

How to play this shape

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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape x07789

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Do not play the sixth string
  7. 7 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Dmaj7sus4/A shape x00789

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 9th fret of the 1st 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

Dmaj7sus4/A shape x00089

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 9th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in Dmaj7sus4/A?

Dmaj7sus4/A uses the notes D, G, A, and C♯. Its interval formula is 1-4-5-7.

What is another name for Dmaj7sus4/A?

Dmaj7sus4/A is also written as Dmaj7sus4 and DM7sus4/A.

How do you play Dmaj7sus4/A on guitar?

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

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