Open version
Move between D (xx0232) and Dsus4 (xx0233) to hear the suspended note resolve.
Guitar chord
Dsus4 Guitar Chord
Dsus4 is a suspended chord built from D, G, A. Suspended color around D, G, A, and modern acoustic progressions.
- Beginner
- Suspended chord
- 1-4-5
- open and barre shapes
Dsus4 at a glance
Start with the notes and a practical fingering before changing voicings.
| Chord detail | What it means on guitar |
|---|---|
| Notes in the chord | D, G, A |
| Basic fingering | Open Dsus4: xx0233, usually made by adding the pinky to open D. |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Common use | Suspended color around D, G, A, and modern acoustic progressions. |
Fingering and voicings
Choose the version that keeps the progression clean in time.
Barre version
Use movable sus4 shapes such as x57785 or 10-10-12-12-10-10 when needed.
Easier version
Use xxx233 for a small top-string version.
Alternate voicing
Dsus2 (xx0230) gives the opposite open color around the same D chord.
Theory for Dsus4
The chord name tells you the interval recipe; the key tells you its job.
| Concept | Value |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1-4-5 |
| Notes | D, G, A |
| Chord family | Suspended chord |
| Diatonic keys where it appears | D major, G major, A major, E minor |
Common progressions using Dsus4
Use these pages to hear the chord inside real movement instead of as an isolated shape.
Practice it in context
Open StrumForge to place Dsus4 inside a progression with diagrams, playback, and scale context.
- StrumForge app Open the main guitar-first progression generator.
- Guitar chord progression generator Generate playable four-chord loops with diagrams and groove playback.
- Guitar practice app Use the native apps for daily practice, saved ideas, and longer sessions.
- Features See the progression, playback, diagram, and scale tools in one place.
FAQ
Short answers for players using this page as a practice or writing reference.
What notes are in Dsus4?
Dsus4 contains D, G, A.
What is the easiest Dsus4 guitar shape?
Use xxx233 for a small top-string version.
Is Dsus4 a beginner chord?
Beginner is the practical difficulty. Use the easier version if the full voicing slows the progression down.
What progressions use Dsus4?
Common examples include I-V-vi-IV Guitar Chord Progression, I-IV-V Guitar Chord Progression, vi-IV-I-V Guitar Chord Progression.