Gsus2 chord (G suspended second) on piano
Gsus2 (G suspended second) has three notes: G, A and D. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Gsus2 is the Isus2 chord in G major, the IIsus2 in F major, the IVsus2 in D major, the Vsus2 in C major and the VIsus2 in Bb major.
Gsus2 inversions and fingering
G A D · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
A D G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
D G A · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Gsus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | G A D |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Gsus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (5), G3 (1), A3 (2), D4 (5), G4 (1), A4 (2).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?
Gsus2 (G suspended second) has three notes: G, A and D. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. G is the root, A is the major second and D is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Gsus2 on piano?
Play G, A and D together. Root position: G A D · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Gsus2 in?
In major keys, Gsus2 is the Isus2 chord in G major, the IIsus2 in F major, the IVsus2 in D major, the Vsus2 in C major and the VIsus2 in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Gsus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, A. With no 3rd, Gsus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to G or Gm.