Gsus4 Guitar Chord
Gsus4 is a suspended chord built from G, C, D. Replacing the third with a perfect fourth creates tension that typically resolves to G major — a motion widely used in rock, pop, and folk for dramatic chord changes.
Notes in the G Suspended 4th Chord
The G Suspended 4th chord is built from 3 notes: G, C, D. It is a suspended 4th chord — built from a root, perfect fourth (5 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 4th
Gsus4 is built on the G major chord, which appears diatonically in these keys:
Common Chord Progressions with Gsus4
G Suspended 4th appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when Gsus4 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Suspended 4th chord?
The G Suspended 4th chord is made up of G, C, D. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the G Suspended 4th chord in?
G Suspended 4th 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 Gsus4 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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