Gsus2 Guitar Chord
Gsus2 is a suspended chord built from G, A, D. Replacing the third with a major second creates an open, floating quality that appears as a textural variation of G major or as a standalone atmospheric chord.
Notes in the G Suspended 2nd Chord
The G Suspended 2nd chord is built from 3 notes: G, A, D. It is a suspended 2nd chord — built from a root, major second (2 semitones above the root), and perfect fifth — no third is present. On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Keys That Contain G Suspended 2nd
Gsus2 is built on the G major chord, which appears diatonically in these keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Gsus2
G Suspended 2nd appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Gsus2 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Suspended 2nd chord?
The G Suspended 2nd chord is made up of G, A, D. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the G Suspended 2nd chord in?
G Suspended 2nd naturally appears in the keys of C Major, G Major, D Major. It can also appear in other contexts as a borrowed chord or secondary chord.
How do I play the Gsus2 chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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