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Dsus4/G guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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D suspended 4th / G (1st inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

D suspended 4th / G (1st inversion)

Dsus4/G is the D suspended 4th / G (1st inversion) guitar chord with G in the bass. It uses the notes D, G, and A and the interval formula 1-4-5.

The D suspended 4th suspended 4th chord replaces the third with a perfect fourth G, creating a suspended, unresolved sound. This tension naturally resolves to the major or minor third, adding anticipation and dynamic movement in rock and pop. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 1st inversion of D suspended 4th.

Also written as Dsus4.

Root note: D
Bass note: G
Chord tones: 3
Playable shapes: 135

Chord tones

DGA

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape 300033

300033

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

Shape 300233

300233

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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 6th string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  5. 5 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open.
  6. 6 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.

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.

Shape details

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

Dsus4/G shape 300033

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape 300233

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

Dsus4/G shape 305033

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape 300035

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape 350035

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape 305035

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape xx5035

How to play this shape

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

Dsus4/G shape 355035

How to play this shape

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

Quick answers

What notes are in Dsus4/G?

Dsus4/G uses the notes D, G, and A. Its interval formula is 1-4-5.

What is another name for Dsus4/G?

Dsus4/G is also written as Dsus4.

How do you play Dsus4/G on guitar?

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

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