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.