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G6sus2/D guitar shapes

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G6 suspended 2nd / D (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

G6 suspended 2nd / D (2nd inversion)

G6sus2/D is the G6 suspended 2nd / D (2nd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes G, A, D, and E and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The G6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second A while adding a major sixth E, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of G6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as G6sus2.

Root note: G
Bass note: D
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 143

Chord tones

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Common guitar voicings

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

Shape xx0055

xx0055

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  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 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape x50055

x50055

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  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 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  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.

G Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

D Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E 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.

G6sus2/D shape xx0055

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

G6sus2/D shape x50055

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 Let the 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

G6sus2/D shape x57055

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 4th string
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G6sus2/D shape x55755

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 4th string, and 5th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Do not play the sixth string
  4. 4 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

G6sus2/D shape x57050

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 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 7th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the third 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

G6sus2/D shape a00080

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string
  3. 3 Let the fifth, fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/D shape a00980

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 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, fourth, and first strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/D shape xx00a0

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 10th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Let the fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  4. 4 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in G6sus2/D?

G6sus2/D uses the notes G, A, D, and E. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for G6sus2/D?

G6sus2/D is also written as G6sus2.

How do you play G6sus2/D on guitar?

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

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