D7sus2 Ukulele Chord
D7sus2 on ukulele is 2-0-0-5: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string and leave the C and E strings open. It is a two-finger shape, not hard but new at first.
- Notes: D, E, A and C
- Frets: 2 0 0 5
- Tuning: g C E A
D7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- D seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- D (root), E (major 2nd), A (perfect 5th), C (minor 7th)
- Notes
- D, E, A and C
- Frets
- 2 0 0 5
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the D7sus2 chord
Here is the D7sus2 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your ring finger on the 5th fret of the A string.
- Leave the C and E strings open.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play D7sus2?
Not really. 2-0-0-5 is already the simplest playable shape for D7sus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the D7sus2 chord?
The D7sus2 chord is built from four notes: D, E, A and C (the root, major 2nd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the D7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once D7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try D7, Dmaj7, Dm and D. D7sus2 pairs most often with G, A and Bm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.