Gsus4 chord

G suspended 4th

C4

G

C

D

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Notes

G
R
C
4
D
5

Formula: R – 4 – 5

Gsus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Gsus4

C4

G

C

D

1st inversion Gsus4/C

C

D

G

C6

2nd inversion Gsus4/D

C5

D

G

C

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FAQ

What notes are in the Gsus4 chord?

The G suspended 4th chord (Gsus4) has 3 notes: G, C and D.

How do you play Gsus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on G, C and D, starting from G. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).