Dsus4 Chord
The Dsus4 is a suspended 4th chord that sounds tense, suspended, and dramatic. Sus4 chords replace the third with a fourth, creating a classic suspension effect. They naturally want to resolve to the major chord, making them perfect for dynamic chord progressions.
Open Position
Chord Diagrams
Position — Fret 10
Uses a barre chord technique
Barre Shape — Fret 5
Uses a barre chord technique
How to Play Dsus4
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ●Fret 10 with your index finger | D |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ●Fret 12 with your ring finger | G |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ●Fret 12 with your pinky finger | A |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ●Fret 11 with your middle finger | D |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ●Fret 10 with your index finger | G |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ●Fret 10 with your index finger | A |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in Dsus4
The Dsus4 chord is built from 3 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
Songs Using Dsus4
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