Dsus2
D Suspended 2nd — the third is replaced by the second — open, airy, neither major nor minor.
The keys
D – E – A
What's inside Dsus2
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| D | Root | 1 |
| E | Major 2nd | 2 |
| A | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | D4 – E4 – A4 |
| 1st inversion | E4 – A4 – D5 |
| 2nd inversion | A4 – D5 – E5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | D2 – A2 |
| Right (colour) | E4 – A4 |
Where Dsus2 lives
Suspend and resolve
Dsus2 → D
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Dsus → C → G
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Dsus2 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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