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Dsus4 Chord

Chord Diagram

D suspended 4th chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the second fret of the high E string, middle finger on the second fret of the G string, and pinky on the third fret of the B string. The low E and A strings are not played, D string is played open.✕○○○33EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

3rd Finger (Ring)

3rd fret of B and high E strings

Open Strings

A, D, and G strings play open

Alternative Fingering

Use 4th finger on high E for easier transitions

Pro Tip: This is one of the easiest suspended chords to play. Perfect for beginners learning about chord suspension and resolution.

Understanding Dsus4

The Dsus4 chord replaces the 3rd (F#) of a D major chord with the 4th (G). This creates harmonic tension that naturally wants to resolve down to the 3rd, making it perfect for creating anticipation before resolving to D major. It's extremely common in folk and acoustic music.

Chord Tones

D (root) - G (4th) - A (5th)

Resolution

G (4th) resolves down to F# (3rd) in D major

Dsus4 Chord Variations

Dsus4 (Open)

Standard fingering

xx0233

Dsus4 (Full)

With low D note

x00233

Dsus4add9

Add 9th for color

x00230

Common Progressions with Dsus4

Dsus4 - D - G - A

Classic tension and release in folk music

Dsus4DGA

G - Dsus4 - Em - C

Emotional progression with suspension

GDsus4EmC

C - G - Dsus4 - D

Building tension before cadence

CGDsus4D

Practice Tips for Dsus4

Common Mistakes

  • • Playing the low E string (should be muted)
  • • Not getting clean contact on 3rd fret
  • • Rushing the resolution to D major
  • • Muting the open strings accidentally

Practice Exercises

  • • Practice Dsus4 to D major transitions slowly
  • • Work on smooth fingering transitions
  • • Try different strumming patterns
  • • Practice with a capo at different positions

Popular Songs Using Dsus4

Bitter Sweet Symphony

The Verve

Beginner

The Sound of Silence

Simon & Garfunkel

Beginner

Fast Car

Tracy Chapman

Intermediate

Wish You Were Here

Pink Floyd

Intermediate

Breathe Me

Sia

Beginner

Iris

Goo Goo Dolls

Intermediate
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