Dsus2
Triads · D root
Dsus2
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy.
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Notes in Dsus2
DRoot
E3rd
A5th
D is bright and resonant, especially on guitar (open D chord). Very common in folk, rock, and pop.
Identify the Chord Quality on D
Each chord below is played on D. Listen and identify whether you heard Dsus2, Dm, D7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
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About the Dsus2 Chord
The Dsus2 chord is a sus2 chord built on D. It contains the notes D, E, A — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy. Practising the Dsus2 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.