G7sus4 guitar chord
The G7sus4 chord (G 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes G, C, D and F, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- G C D F
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 3
353533How to play G7sus4
The usual G7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (353533). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the G7sus4 chord?
G7sus4 contains G, C, D and F. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is G7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 353533.
What can I play instead of G7sus4?
Gsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when G7sus4 is too hard or too busy.