D suspended 2nd chord on piano
Dsus2 is a suspended 2nd chord built on D. It uses the notes D - E - A and sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor.
- Notes
- D E A
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Dsus2
How to play Dsus2 step by step
- Find D. D is the white key between the two black keys.
- Add E, 2 half steps above D.
- Add A, 7 half steps above D.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Dsus2 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the D suspended 2nd chord?
The D suspended 2nd chord (Dsus2) contains 3 notes: D, E, A. Its formula is 1 - 2 - 5.
How do you play Dsus2 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on D and play D, E, A together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.