Which notes are in the D#sus2 chord?

D#sus2 contains the notes D#, F and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.

How many ways can you play D#sus2?

Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for D#sus2, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.

Is the D#sus2 chord hard to play?

D#sus2 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

Are D#sus2 and Ebsus2 the same chord?

Yes. D#sus2 and Ebsus2 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

D# suspended 2nd · Guitar

D#sus2 Chord on Guitar

The D#sus2 chord (D# suspended 2nd) is built from the notes D#, F and A#. 2 different guitar fingerings for it are shown below. The same chord is also written Ebsus2; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

Position 1barre shape · starts at fret 1

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): muted
string 4 (D): fret 1 — index finger
string 3 (G): fret 3 — ring finger
string 2 (B): fret 4 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 1 — index finger

Position 2barre shape · starts at fret 6

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): fret 6 — index finger
string 4 (D): fret 8 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 8 — little finger
string 2 (B): fret 6 — index finger
string 1 (E): fret 6 — index finger

Notes in this chord

D♯
F
A♯

Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5

Also written: Ebsus2

How to play

Every guitar shape for D#sus2 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 1. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.

Theory behind the chord

Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On D#sus2 this structure sits on the root D#, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto D#, F and A#.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the D#sus2 chord?: D#sus2 contains the notes D#, F and A#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
How many ways can you play D#sus2?: Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for D#sus2, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.
Is the D#sus2 chord hard to play?: D#sus2 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
Are D#sus2 and Ebsus2 the same chord?: Yes. D#sus2 and Ebsus2 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

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