G#sus4 chord on ukulele

G Sharp Suspended Fourth, also written Absus4. Notes: G#, C# and D#.

G#sus4 ukulele chord diagram, fret 1 position1G#R2D#53G#R4C#4G#D#G#C#
Fret 1 position · Medium

How to play G#sus4

  1. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#).
  3. Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).
  4. Put your pinky finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
  5. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G# (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play G#sus4

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
G#sus4 ukulele chord, fret 1 position1G#R2D#53G#R4C#4G#D#G#C#

Fret 1 position

Medium
G#sus4 ukulele chord, fret 3 position3fr3C#41D#52G#R4D#5C#D#G#D#

Fret 3 position

Medium
G#sus4 ukulele chord, barre at fret 43fr4C#41D#52G#R2C#4C#D#G#C#

Barre at fret 4

Medium
G#sus4 ukulele chord, barre at fret 66fr1C#43G#R4C#41D#5C#G#C#D#

Barre at fret 6

Hard

Notes and theory

G#root
C#4 · perfect fourth
D#5 · perfect fifth

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 G#sus.

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Questions

What notes are in the G#sus4 chord?

G#sus4 (G sharp suspended fourth) is made of three notes: G# (root), C# (perfect fourth) and D# (perfect fifth).

How do you play G#sus4 on ukulele?

The easiest G#sus4 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 3 (D#). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 4 (G#).

Is G#sus4 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.

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.