Gsus4 chord (G suspended fourth) on piano
Gsus4 (G suspended fourth) has three notes: G, C and D. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Gsus4 is the Isus4 chord in G major, the IIsus4 in F major, the IIIsus4 in Eb major, the Vsus4 in C major and the VIsus4 in Bb major.
Gsus4 inversions and fingering
G C D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
C D G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
D G C · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Gsus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Gsus |
| Notes | G C D |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Gsus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (4), D3 (5), G3 (1), C4 (4), D4 (5), G4 (1), C5 (4).
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Questions
What notes are in the Gsus4 chord?
Gsus4 (G suspended fourth) has three notes: G, C and D. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. G is the root, C is the perfect fourth and D is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Gsus4 on piano?
Play G, C and D together. Root position: G C D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Gsus4 in?
In major keys, Gsus4 is the Isus4 chord in G major, the IIsus4 in F major, the IIIsus4 in Eb major, the Vsus4 in C major and the VIsus4 in Bb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Gsus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, C. With no 3rd, Gsus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to G or Gm.