Gsus4 guitar chord
The Gsus4 chord (G suspended 4th) is built from the notes G, C and D, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- G C D
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 3
355533How to play Gsus4
The usual Gsus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (355533). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gsus4 chord?
Gsus4 contains G, C and D. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Gsus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 355533. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Esus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Gsus4?
G is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gsus4 is too hard or too busy.