G#sus2sus4 chord on piano

G Sharp Suspended Second And Fourth, also written Absus2sus4. Notes: G#, A#, C# and D#.

Root position. Tap any key to hear it.

How to play G#sus2sus4

Find G# just below middle C. That is the root.
Add A#, C# and D# above it, skipping the keys in between.
Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.

Notes

G#root

A#2 · major second

C#4 · perfect fourth

D#5 · perfect fifth

G#sus2sus4 inversions

An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.

Root position

G# · A# · C# · D#

1st inversion

A# · C# · D# · G#

2nd inversion

C# · D# · G# · A#

3rd inversion

D# · G# · A# · C#

Notes and theory

G#root

A#2 · major second

C#4 · perfect fourth

D#5 · 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.

Questions

What notes are in the G#sus2sus4 chord?

G#sus2sus4 (G sharp 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 G#sus2sus4 on piano?

Play G#, A#, C# and D# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.

What are the inversions of G#sus2sus4?

Root position: G# A# C# D#. 1st inversion: A# C# D# G#. 2nd inversion: C# D# G# A#. 3rd inversion: D# G# A# C#.

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.