This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
Dsus4 Guitar Chord
A suspended chord that creates beautiful tension by replacing the major third with a perfect fourth. Resolves naturally to D Major.
Also known as
- D sus4
- D suspended 4th
- D suspended fourth
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
From the open D shape, add your pinky to the 3rd fret of the high E string. The classic Dsus4-to-D resolution is one of the most recognizable sounds in popular music. Keep your other fingers anchored so the transition is smooth and quick.
There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:
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