G#7sus4 chord on guitar
G Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Ab7sus4. Notes: G#, C#, D# and F#.
How to play G#7sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play G#7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as G#7sus.
More G# chords
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Questions
What notes are in the G#7sus4 chord?
G#7sus4 (G sharp dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: G# (root), C# (perfect fourth), D# (perfect fifth) and F# (minor seventh).
How do you play G#7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest G#7sus4 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (D) to the 3rd (G) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Lay your middle finger flat across the 2nd (B) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
Is G#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
G#7sus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.