Finger Positions

Gmaj7sus4/B diagram
Root Note G
Name G major seventh suspended fourth over B
Intervals 1P-4P-5P-7M
Relative Minor Em
Notes B, G, C, D, F#
Aliases

How to play the Gmaj7sus4/B Chord

The Gmaj7sus4/B is a fundamental major 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 major seventh suspended fourth over B is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gmaj7sus4/B 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.

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, G, C, D, F#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gmaj7sus4/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 67, 60, 62, 66
Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 391.99543598174927, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344