Finger Positions

Gsus2sus4/G# diagram
Root Note G
Name G suspended second suspended fourth over G#
Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P
Relative Minor Em
Notes G#, G, A, C, D
Aliases

How to play the Gsus2sus4/G# Chord

The Gsus2sus4/G# is a fundamental suspended 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 suspended second suspended fourth over G# is built using the 1P, 2M, 4P, 5P intervals. In the key of G Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Gsus2sus4/G# 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

View All Scales

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Gsus2sus4/G# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 68, 67, 69, 60, 62
Frequencies (Hz)

415.3046975799451, 391.99543598174927, 440, 261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076