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Gsus2 Guitar Chord

Gsus2 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
Gsus2Guitar fingering diagram for Gsus21234234STRING6ªG5ªA4ªD3ªG2ªD1ªG
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What sets Gsus2 apart

The notes of Gsus2 are G, A and D. G is the root, A the second and D the fifth.

String by string, low to high, it plays G, A, D, G, D and G. Of the six strings you play, three give G, the note that names the chord. The lowest and highest notes are both G, two octaves apart, on strings 6 and 1.

The open strings add notes to Gsus2 too. String 5 gives A, string 4 gives D and string 3 gives G. Every finger presses at fret 3. There is one more position, starting at fret 2.

G is very close. You only move strings 5 and 2. Gsus2 and D have A and D in common. Moving to D, you keep one finger down.

You will find Gsus2 in ten different keys. In G major it is the Isus2, in C major the Vsus2 and in D major the IVsus2. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Gsus2)

Formula: Suspended Second (1 - 2 - 5)
Constituent chord intervals:

G 1A 2D 5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)6th String (Low E) • Fret 3 (G)

String Control (Muted & Active)6 / 6 • Active and muted strings status indicator

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Gsus2:

01

Open

Standard Position
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 3Finger 2
GDegree 1
5th String (A)
○Open
ADegree 2
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree 5
3rd String (G)
○Open
GDegree 1
2nd String (B)
Fret 3Finger 3
DDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 3Finger 4
GDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 3 with your Middle finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 3 with your Ring finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger. Play open: 5th String (A), 4th String (D), 3rd String (G).

02

Gadd9/Sus2

Inversion
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 3Finger 2
GDegree 1
5th String (A)
○Open
ADegree 2
4th String (D)
○Open
DDegree 5
3rd String (G)
Fret 2Finger 1
ADegree 2
2nd String (B)
Fret 3Finger 3
DDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 3Finger 4
GDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 3 with your Middle finger, 3rd String (G) at fret 2 with your Index finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 3 with your Ring finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger. Play open: 5th String (A), 4th String (D).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Gsus2)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Fretsfret 3
Fretting fingers3
Open5th, 4th, and 3rd
Mutednone

What to check

The open 5th and 3rd strings sit next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Gsus2

Listen: Gsus2 → G · D · Bm

  1. Gsus2
  2. G
  3. Gsus2
  4. D
  5. Gsus2
  6. Bm
Gsus2 → G01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 2: string 6, fret 3
Move
  • finger 1: string 5, fret 2
  • finger 3: string 1, fret 3
Gsus2 → D02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 3: string 2, fret 3
Move
  • finger 1: string 3, fret 2
  • finger 2: string 1, fret 2
Gsus2 → Bm03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 shared position
Stay in place
  • string 2, fret 3
Move
  • string 5, fret 2
  • string 4, fret 4
  • string 3, fret 4
  • string 1, fret 2

Gsus2 in every key

Gsus2 sits in the scale of 10 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
1/5
Highest fret
3
Frets the hand covers
1
Barre
No
Strings that ring
6/6
Fretting fingers
3

Gsus2 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Gsus2)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Gsus2 chord?

To play the Gsus2 chord on guitar, all 6 strings are played from the 6th string (Low E) to the 1st string (High E). Arch your finger joints perpendicular to the fretboard so adjacent strings ring clearly.

What is the root bass note of the Gsus2 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Gsus2 chord is its root note: G. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 6 at fret 3.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Gsus2 chord and what is its formula?

The Gsus2 chord is constructed using the 1 - 2 - 5 formula (Suspended Second). Its constituent pitches are G, A, D.

How do you prevent the Gsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Gsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Gsus2 chord diagram

Gsus2 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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