G Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord — DADGAD
Guitar chord voicings in DADGAD tuning (D-A-G-D-A-D)
G Suspended 2nd Voicings in DADGAD
G Suspended 2nd in DADGAD Tuning — Guide
Notes: G, A, D
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 5P
The G Suspended 2nd chord in DADGAD tuning (D-A-G-D-A-D) requires different fingerings than standard tuning. We found 6 playable voicings, each filtered for comfortable fret span (max 4 frets) and realistic finger placement.
About DADGAD Tuning
DADGAD tuning creates an open Dsus4 chord when strummed open, producing a hauntingly beautiful, droning sound that has become synonymous with Celtic folk music and modern acoustic songwriting. The tuning's natural resonance and overtones make even simple fingerpicking patterns sound rich and complex.
Popularized by Davey Graham in the 1960s and later championed by Pierre Bensusan and Jimmy Page, DADGAD has become one of the most beloved alternate tunings for acoustic guitarists. Its suspended quality — neither clearly major nor minor — creates an ethereal, meditative atmosphere that invites exploration. The tuning excels at creating drone-based arrangements where open strings ring against fretted notes.
Genres & Artists Using DADGAD
Genres: Celtic, Folk, Acoustic, World Music, New Age, Ambient
Notable artists: Pierre Bensusan, Jimmy Page, Andy McKee, Davey Graham, Laurence Juber
Scales for Improvising Over G Suspended 2nd in DADGAD
When playing G Suspended 2nd in DADGAD tuning, these scales work well for improvisation and melody writing:
- G Major scale
- G Mixolydian scale — bluesy, perfect over dominant 7th chords