root position: Dsus2
D – E – A · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Dsus2 Piano Chord
The D sus2 chord (Dsus2) is made of the notes D, E and A. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Dsus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| D | 1 | root |
| E | 2 | major 2nd |
| A | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Dsus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Dsus2 inversions
1st inversion: Dsus2/E
E – A – D · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Dsus2/A
A – D – E · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Dsus2
Dsus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Dsus2
Dsus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.