Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Guitar chord companion
D Sus4 Chord
Learn the D Sus4 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1D4G5A
Playable D Sus4 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
D shape, open position
Low to high strings: x x 0 2 3 3
C shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 5 5 2 3 x
A shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: x 5 7 7 8 5
G shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 10 10 7 7 8 10
E shape, fret 10
Low to high strings: 10 12 12 12 10 10
Full fretboard map
Every D Sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using D Sus4
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | D |
| 4 | 4 | G |
| 5 | 5 | A |
Formula
R – 4 – 5