D Suspended 2 Guitar Tuning
D Suspended 2 sets the six strings from low to high to D A D E A D. Its open, airy and unresolved voice works especially well for Dsus2 arpeggios, modern acoustic music and drones.
Do this first
No theory test. No perfect technique required. Follow these three steps and start making music.
Tap each string to hear it
What changes in D Suspended 2
The open strings contain D, E and A, forming a broad Dsus2 sonority without a third.
Make the tuning sound intentional
Arpeggiate all six strings and alternate F-sharp and F as the only fretted note.
Shape tip: Add F-sharp for major or F for minor while the open D, E and A continue to ring.
Retune to D A D E A D safely
Most strings move down, so standard or medium strings are usually comfortable.
Change one string at a time, approach the target pitch gradually and recheck every string after the neck settles. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge lifts or the instrument reacts unpredictably.
Turn the open strings into music
Quick answers before you play
What are the notes in D Suspended 2 Guitar Tuning?
From the sixth string to the first string, tune to D A D E A D. Use the six playable reference notes above and recheck them after the neck settles.
Is D Suspended 2 Guitar Tuning safe for my guitar?
Most strings move down, so standard or medium strings are usually comfortable. Stop if a string feels unusually tight, the bridge moves or the guitar becomes difficult to intonate.
Can I use normal chord shapes in D Suspended 2 Guitar Tuning?
Some shapes may still work, but a modal tuning changes at least part of the fretboard. Start with the open strings, simple drones and the shape guidance on this page.
Why do the strings go out of tune again after retuning?
Changing one string changes the total tension on the neck. Tune all six strings, wait briefly and repeat the process until every reference pitch remains stable.