Dsus2 chord (D suspended second) on piano
Dsus2 (D suspended second) has three notes: D, E and A. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Dsus2 is the Isus2 chord in D major, the IIsus2 in C major, the IVsus2 in A major, the Vsus2 in G major and the VIsus2 in F major.
Dsus2 inversions and fingering
D E A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
E A D · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
A D E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Dsus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | D E A |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Dsus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (1), E3 (2), A3 (5), D4 (1), E4 (2), A4 (5).
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Questions
What notes are in the Dsus2 chord?
Dsus2 (D suspended second) has three notes: D, E and A. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. D is the root, E is the major second and A is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Dsus2 on piano?
Play D, E and A together. Root position: D E A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Dsus2 in?
In major keys, Dsus2 is the Isus2 chord in D major, the IIsus2 in C major, the IVsus2 in A major, the Vsus2 in G major and the VIsus2 in F major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Dsus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, E. With no 3rd, Dsus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to D or Dm.