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Gsus2 Guitar Chord

G suspended second (Gsus2) is made of the notes G A D. Here are 3 ways to play it on guitar, starting with the easiest.

How to play Gsus2 on guitar

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 3 G A D G D G

    300033

  2. Shape 2

    Barre at fret 10

    10fr 1 3 4 G D G A D

    x-10-12-12-10-10

  3. Shape 3

    Barre at fret 5

    5fr 1 3 4 G D G A

    xx5785

Notes in Gsus2

Formula 1 2 5
DegreeNote
1G
2A
5D

Shape 1 step by step

  1. Put your index finger on string 6 at fret 3.
  2. Put your middle finger on string 2 at fret 3.
  3. Put your ring finger on string 1 at fret 3.
  4. Let strings 5, 4, 3 ring open.
  5. Strum from string 6 to string 1.

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Lay your index finger flat across strings 5 to 1 at fret 10.
  2. Put your ring finger on string 4 at fret 12.
  3. Put your little finger on string 3 at fret 12.
  4. Don’t play string 6.
  5. Strum from string 5 to string 1.

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Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?

G suspended second has the notes G A D. Its formula is 1 2 5. The numbers are steps of the major scale, counted from the root.

What is the easiest way to play Gsus2 on guitar?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 300033 from string 6 to string 1. Here x means you don’t play that string and 0 means it rings open.

What is the difference between Gsus2 and Gsus4?

Gsus2 has the notes G A D, and Gsus4 has G C D. The only difference is that Gsus2 has A where Gsus4 has C.

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