Dsus4 Chord

3rd replaced with a 4th — pushes the ear toward resolution.

Dsus4
123EADGBe
Notes in this voicing: D · A · G
Root
D
Quality
Suspended 4th
Difficulty
Beginner
Type
Open

String-by-String Fingering

Low EX

Mute the Low E string so it does not ring.

AX

Mute the A string so it does not ring.

DO

Play the D string open (D).

GFret 2

Fret the G string at fret 2 with your index finger (A).

BFret 3

Fret the B string at fret 3 with your middle finger (D).

High EFret 3

Fret the High E string at fret 3 with your ring finger (G).

Finger Number Legend

1Index
2Middle
3Ring
4Pinky

How to Play It

  • Start your strum from the D string and avoid any strings marked X.
  • Keep your fingertips close to the fret wire so the Dsus4 chord rings without buzz.
  • Classic Pete Townshend move: sus4 → major on the downbeat.

Suggested Strumming Pattern

Down, down-up, down-up, down-up; start slowly and listen for every open string to ring clearly.

Common Mistakes

  • Holding the sus too long — it wants to resolve.
  • Strumming into muted strings instead of stopping at the first ringing string.

Songs That Use This Chord Type

  • Pinball Wizard — The Who

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