Inversions
The same notes with a different one at the bottom, listed from the lowest note up.
| Position | Notes, low to high | Symbol | Right hand | Left hand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Root position | D E A | Dsus2 | 1-3-5 | 5-3-1 |
| 1st inversion | E A D | Dsus2/E | 1-2-5 | 5-3-1 |
| 2nd inversion | A D E | Dsus2/A | 1-3-5 | 5-2-1 |
About this chord
Its formula is 1 2 5: the major second (M2) and perfect fifth (P5) above the root, D.
Counted in semitones from D, its notes are 0, 2, 7.
A sus2 chord plays the second instead of the third, so it is neither major nor minor. It sounds open and modern, and is common in pop and worship music.
In root position, play it with fingers 1-3-5 in the right hand, or 5-3-1 in the left hand (1 is the thumb, 5 the little finger).
Find the root first, place the other fingers over the coloured keys, then press them all together so every note sounds at the same time.
Questions and answers
What notes are in the D suspended 2nd chord?
The Dsus2 chord has three notes: D, E and A. Counted from the root, its formula is 1-2-5.
What is the fingering for the Dsus2 chord?
In root position, use fingers 1-3-5 of the right hand or 5-3-1 of the left hand. For the inversions: 1st inversion 1-2-5 (right hand) or 5-3-1 (left hand) and 2nd inversion 1-3-5 (right hand) or 5-2-1 (left hand).
The chord list follows pianochord.io by Enkai Ji, used under the MIT licence. Licence