Suspension and release
in D major
Piano chord
D Sus2 Piano Chord (Dsus2)
The D Sus2 chord on piano is made of the notes D, E and A. Open and airy. The 3rd is replaced by the 2nd.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in D Sus2?
3 notes, built 1 – 2 – 5 up from D.
- Notes
- D – E – A
- Formula
- 1 – 2 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 2 – 7
- Symbol
- Dsus2
- Chord type
- Suspended 2nd, 3 notes
How to play D Sus2 on piano
- Right hand: D (1), E (3), A (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on D.
- Left hand: D (5), E (3), A (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on D.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
D Sus2 inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Dsus2/E, Dsus2/A.
Can you find D Sus2?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of D Sus2 (Dsus2)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
D Sus2 chord FAQ
What notes are in the D Sus2 chord?
D Sus2 (Dsus2) has 3 notes: D, E and A. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5, counted up from D.
How do you play D Sus2 on the piano?
Put your right thumb on D and play D, E and A with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on D.
What are the inversions of D Sus2?
1st inversion: E, A, D (Dsus2/E). 2nd inversion: A, D, E (Dsus2/A).