G6sus2/D guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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About the chord

G6 suspended 2nd / D (2nd inversion)

G6sus2/D is the G6 suspended 2nd / D (2nd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes G, A, D, and E and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The G6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second A while adding a major sixth E, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of G6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as G6sus2.

Root note: G

Bass note: D

Chord tones: 4

Playable shapes: 143

Chord tones

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Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string.
3 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape 2

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1 Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string.
2 Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position.
3 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

G Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

D Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Quick answers

What notes are in G6sus2/D?

G6sus2/D uses the notes G, A, D, and E. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for G6sus2/D?

G6sus2/D is also written as G6sus2.

How do you play G6sus2/D on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string. Strum from the 4th string down.

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