G Suspended 4th Guitar Chord (Gsus4)
Gsus4 keeps all six strings of G and swaps the B's for C's, 330013. Strummed big, it's the sound of an acoustic intro deciding where to land.
Gsus4 hasn't decided between pineapple and sausage.
Gsus4 chord shapes in standard tuning
How to play it
Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the A (5th) string at fret 3, and your pinky finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th) and G (3rd) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.
Notes in this chord
| Symbol | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| R | root | G |
| 4 | perfect fourth | C |
| 5 | perfect fifth | D |
Keep exploring
Other tunings
Open the interactive chord charts to see Gsus4 in open G, drop D, DADGAD, and more tunings.
More G chords
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Gsus4 FAQ
What notes are in Gsus4?
Gsus4 contains G, C, and D. That's the root (G), the perfect fourth, and the perfect fifth.
Is Gsus4 a barre chord?
Not necessarily. The easiest Gsus4 shape (3-3-0-0-1-3) needs no barre. It uses 4 fingers plus open strings. Barre versions exist too, starting at fret 10, and are handy when you want to move the same grip to other keys.
What is the easiest way to play Gsus4 on guitar?
Start with the open position shape 3-3-0-0-1-3. Place your index finger on the B (2nd) string at fret 1, your middle finger on the low E (6th) string at fret 3, your ring finger on the A (5th) string at fret 3, and your pinky finger on the high E (1st) string at fret 3. Let the D (4th) and G (3rd) strings ring open. Strum all six strings.