Gsus2 chord on ukulele
G Suspended Second. Notes: G, A and D.
How to play Gsus2
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: G (the root)Strings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below
All 4 ways to play Gsus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
Groot
A2 · major second
D5 · perfect fifth
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 ukulele chordsGmajorGmminorG7dominant seventhGm7minor seventhGmaj7major seventhGsus4suspended fourthGdimdiminishedGaugaugmentedG6major sixthG9dominant ninthGadd9added ninthGm7b5half-diminishedGdim7diminished seventhG7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthGm6minor sixthGm9minor ninthGmaj9major ninthGm(add9)minor added ninth
suspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?
Gsus2 (G suspended second) is made of three notes: G (root), A (major second) and D (perfect fifth).
How do you play Gsus2 on ukulele?
The easiest Gsus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Let the open G and A strings ring.
Is Gsus2 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.