Gsus4 chord on piano
G Suspended Fourth. Notes: G, C and D.
How to play Gsus4
- Find G just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C 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
Gsus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
G · C · D1st inversion
C · D · G2nd inversion
D · G · CNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Gsus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Gsus4 chord?
Gsus4 (G suspended fourth) is made of three notes: G (root), C (perfect fourth) and D (perfect fifth).
How do you play Gsus4 on piano?
Play G, C 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 Gsus4?
Root position: G C D. 1st inversion: C D G. 2nd inversion: D G C.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.