Guitar chord · Beginner
G sus4 chord (Gsus4) — guitar chord chart
Gsus4 is a sus4 chord built on G. Its notes are G, C, D. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
Gsus4 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Gsus4
- Middle (2) on the 6th string, fret 3 (G).
- Ring (3) on the 5th string, fret 3 (C).
- Index (1) on the 2nd string, fret 1 (C).
- Little finger (4) on the 1st string, fret 3 (G).
- Let strings 4, 3 ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 3: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Gsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root |
| 4 | C | perfect 4th |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Gsus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Gsus4 chord?
- Gsus4 (G sus4) has 3 notes: G, C, D.
- Is Gsus4 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Gsus4 and G?
- G is G B D. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.