The Dsus2 chord contains D, E and A. Its formula is 1–2–5: the second, E, takes the place of the third. F♯ is absent from this three-note chord.
In the Dsus2 chord, D to E is a major second and D to A is a perfect fifth. Compare it with D major, D–F♯–A: only the middle chord member changes.
Preserve the written note spelling shown for this chord.
Choose a position to keep the written notes, sounding keys, bass note, playback and print reference synchronized.
Build the Dsus2 chord by selecting D, E and A. If you select G instead of E, you have the note set for Dsus4; selecting F♯ instead gives D major.
Dsus2 uses 1–2–5: D–E–A.
Compared with D major, replace the third with the second.
The chord tones stay the same while the lowest chord tone changes.
| Position | Symbol | Notes, low to high | Bass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Root position, current selection | Dsus2 | D4–E4–A4 | D4 |
| First inversion | Dsus2/E | E4–A4–D5 | E4 |
| Second inversion | Dsus2/A | A4–D5–E5 | A4 |
Select a Dsus2 chord position to compare the note order. The diagrams show keys rather than prescribed fingers. Inversions keep D, E and A while changing which note is lowest.
Use the written notes, keyboard positions and playback without treating the diagram as a required hand shape.
Read left- and right-hand finger numbersPianoChord.org
Supports: sus2 chord formula and written tone pattern
Scope: Supports the chord formula and spelling only; keyboard layouts are PianoGrid examples, and no fingering is assigned.
D, E and A. Use degrees 1–2–5, and leave out both F and F♯.
Dsus2 uses E, the second above D. Dsus4 uses G, the fourth. Both retain D and A and omit the third.
They share the pitch classes D, E and A. Their symbols name different roots and functions; context determines how the notes are understood.
Replacing E with F♯ gives D major and makes a useful comparison. A suspended chord does not have to resolve that way in every piece.
Select the three pitch classes that make Dsus2, then check your answer.
This one-octave exercise checks pitch classes. Order and octave do not affect the result; fingering and live performance are not assessed.
One octave, C through B. Select a key again to remove it.
Chord tones: D–E–A · Formula: 1, 2, 5
Dots mark the notes to play. C4 is middle C. Numbers identify octaves, not fingers.