Finger Positions

Root Note D

Name D suspended second flat fifth over B

Intervals 1P-2M-5d

Relative Minor Bm

Notes B, D, E, Ab

Aliases

How to play the Dsus2b5/B Chord

The Dsus2b5/B is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the D suspended second flat fifth over B is built using the 1P, 2M, 5d intervals. In the key of D Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Dsus2b5/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

D → A → Bm → G

vi-IV-I-V

Bm → G → D → A

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to D helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

D Em F#m G A Bm C#dim

7ths

Dmaj7 Em7 F#m7 Gmaj7 A7 Bm7 C#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, D, E, Ab.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Dsus2b5/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 62, 64, 68

Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699, 415.3046975799451