G#sus2 chord on piano
G Sharp Suspended Second, also written Absus2. Notes: G#, A# and D#.
How to play G#sus2
- Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add A# and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
G#sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G# · A# · D#1st inversion
A# · D# · G#2nd inversion
D# · G# · A#Notes and theory
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5.
More G# chords
All G# piano chordssuspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the G#sus2 chord?
G#sus2 (G sharp suspended second) is made of three notes: G# (root), A# (major second) and D# (perfect fifth).
How do you play G#sus2 on piano?
Play G#, A# and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of G#sus2?
Root position: G# A# D#. 1st inversion: A# D# G#. 2nd inversion: D# G# A#.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.