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Dsus2/A guitar shapes

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D suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

D suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion)

Dsus2/A is the D suspended 2nd / A (2nd inversion) guitar chord with A in the bass. It uses the notes D, E, and A and the interval formula 1-2-5.

The D suspended 2nd suspended 2nd chord swaps the third for a major second E, giving it an airy, open feel. This ambiguity creates an ethereal quality, often used to add movement and intrigue without strong resolution. With A in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of D suspended 2nd.

Also written as Dsus2.

Root note: D
Bass note: A
Chord tones: 3
Playable shapes: 195

Chord tones

DEA

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 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 2

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

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.

Quick answers

What notes are in Dsus2/A?

Dsus2/A uses the notes D, E, and A. Its interval formula is 1-2-5.

What is another name for Dsus2/A?

Dsus2/A is also written as Dsus2.

How do you play Dsus2/A on guitar?

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

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