G sus2 chord (Gsus2) on guitar and piano

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G sus2
The G sus2 chord (Gsus2) is made of the notes G, A and D. It is built from the root G with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

G sus2

Notes: G – A – D
Guitar — positions on the neck
Gsus2123Gsus23123411Gsus2××51341Gsus2××74112Gsus2×1013411Gsus212211134
Piano — root position and inversions
Gsus2C125G A DGsus2C125A D GGsus2C135D G A

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 300033. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
G
root
A
second
D
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the G sus2 chord?

The notes of the G sus2 chord (Gsus2) are G, A and D.

How do you play the G sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 300033.

How is the G sus2 chord built?

The G sus2 chord (Gsus2) is made of the notes G, A and D. It is built from the root G with a second and a perfect fifth.