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D6sus2/B guitar shapes

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D6 suspended 2nd / B (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

D6 suspended 2nd / B (3rd inversion)

D6sus2/B is the D6 suspended 2nd / B (3rd inversion) guitar chord with B in the bass. It uses the notes D, E, A, and B and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The D6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second E while adding a major sixth B, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With B in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of D6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as D6sus2.

Root note: D
Bass note: B
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 204

Chord tones

DEAB

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape x20200

x20200

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

Shape x20230

x20230

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th 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 Let the fourth and first 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.

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.

B Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

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

D6sus2/B shape x20200

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Let the fourth, second, 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

D6sus2/B shape x20230

How to play this shape

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

D6sus2/B shape x22230

How to play this shape

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

D6sus2/B shape x20400

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Let the fourth, second, 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

D6sus2/B shape x22430

How to play this shape

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

D6sus2/B shape x20430

How to play this shape

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

D6sus2/B shape 750755

How to play this shape

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

D6sus2/B shape 700755

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 7th fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in D6sus2/B?

D6sus2/B uses the notes D, E, A, and B. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for D6sus2/B?

D6sus2/B is also written as D6sus2.

How do you play D6sus2/B on guitar?

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

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