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Gsus2 Ukulele Chord

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

How to play Gsus2 on ukulele

  1. Shape 1

    Open position

    1 2 G D G A

    0230

  2. Shape 2

    From fret 5

    5fr 3 4 1 2 D G A D

    7755

  3. Shape 3

    From fret 9

    9fr 4 1 2 3 G A D G

    12-9-10-10

Notes in Gsus2

Formula 1 2 5
DegreeNote
1G
2A
5D

Shape 1 step by step

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

Shape 2 step by step

  1. Put your ring finger on string 4 at fret 7.
  2. Put your little finger on string 3 at fret 7.
  3. Put your index finger on string 2 at fret 5.
  4. Put your middle finger on string 1 at fret 5.
  5. Strum from string 4 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 ukulele?

Start with shape 1 (open position), written as 0230 from string 4 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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