Gsus4 chord on ukulele
G Suspended Fourth. Notes: G, C and D.
How to play Gsus4
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Let the open G string ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Gsus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest Gsus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 3 (G). Put your ring finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 3 (C).
Is Gsus4 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
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.