D Sus2 Chord

Dsus2 Level 4: The Studio

D Sus2 (Dsus2) is built from the notes D, E, A. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 D
Major 2nd 2 E
Perfect 5th 7 A

What does d sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

D Sus2 Chord in music

The Dsus2 (D-E-A) has an open, ringing quality beloved by acoustic guitarists. Common in folk-rock and singer-songwriter music.

How to recognise d sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Dsus2 (D-E-A) is one of the most popular acoustic guitar voicings. The two open strings (E and A) ring naturally with D. Practise recognising this specific voicing both on guitar and piano — the open, folk-rock character is distinctive.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a D Sus2 chord?
D Sus2 (Dsus2) contains three notes: D, E, A. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise D Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying D Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is D Sus2 in ChordFrog?
D Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other D chords

D Major Chord D Minor Chord D Diminished Chord D Augmented Chord D Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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