Finger Positions

Root Note G

Name G seventh suspended second over A

Intervals 1P-2M-5P-7m

Relative Minor Em

Notes G, A, D, F

Aliases

How to play the G7sus2/A Chord

The G7sus2/A is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the G seventh suspended second over A is built using the 1P, 2M, 5P, 7m intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the G7sus2/A chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

G → D → Em → C

vi-IV-I-V

Em → C → G → D

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to G helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

G Am Bm C D Em F#dim

7ths

Gmaj7 Am7 Bm7 Cmaj7 D7 Em7 F#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes G, A, D, F.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the G7sus2/A chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 67, 69, 62, 65

Frequencies (Hz)

391.99543598174927, 440, 293.6647679174076, 349.2282314330039