G Suspended 4th Guitar Chord

Notes: G - C - D

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Gsus4

Standard

How to Play Gsus4

  1. 1Barre your index finger across fret 3 (low E, B, high E strings)
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 5 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 5 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the G string

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

G Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

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Other G Chords

GGmG7Gmaj7Gm7GdimGaugGm6Gsus2Gadd9G6G9

Other Suspended 4th Chords

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