Gsus2sus4 chord on guitar
G Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: G, A, C and D.
How to play Gsus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open D string ring.
- Don't play the high E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 4 below
All 5 ways to play Gsus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Groot
A2 · major second
C4 · perfect fourth
D5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gsus2sus4 chord?
Gsus2sus4 (G suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: G (root), A (major second), C (perfect fourth) and D (perfect fifth).
How do you play Gsus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Gsus2sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Gsus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.