D Suspended 4th Guitar Chord (Dsus4)
Dsus4 is D major plus a pinky, xx0233. The extra note is G, one fret above the F♯ it replaces. Lift the pinky and you're back on D major. That press-and-release is the oldest trick in acoustic rock.
Dsus4 is a pineapple chord.
Dsus4 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 3, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th) string ring open. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | D |
| 4 | perfect fourth | G |
| 5 | perfect fifth | A |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see Dsus4 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More D chords
Nearby suspended 4th chords
Dsus4 FAQ
What notes are in Dsus4?
Dsus4 contains D, G, and A. That's the root (D), the perfect fourth, and the perfect fifth.
Is Dsus4 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest Dsus4 shape (x-x-0-2-3-3) needs no barre. It uses 3 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 5, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play Dsus4 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape x-x-0-2-3-3. Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at fret 2, your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 3, and your ring finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th) string ring open. Keep the low E (6th) and A (5th) strings out of the strum. Start your downstroke from the D (4th) string.