Gsus4
Gsus4
G Sus4
Beginner
Unknown
Suspended
Sus4 chord - replaces the 3rd with the 4th
Chord Structure
Notes in Chord
G
RootC
Perfect 4thD
Perfect 5thInterval Details
G
Root
C
Perfect 4th
D
Perfect 5th
Interval Formula
1P - 4P - 5P
Sound Character
Timbre
Rich, complex
Emotion
Varies by context
Suitable Genres
Jazz, Fusion, Contemporary
Inversions
An inversion is a rearrangement of the notes in a chord, with a different note as the bass (lowest note).
Root Position
G - C - D
Bass: GInversion 1
C - D - G
Bass: CInversion 2
D - G - C
Bass: DCompatible Scales
These scales can be used when improvising or soloing over the Gsus4 chord.
Related Chords
Extended from Gsus4
GM7sus4
G7sus4
Gmadd4
Gm7add11
Gsus24
GM9sus4
Simplified
G5
Alternate Symbols
Gsus4
Gsus
Tags
suspended
open
Piano
Voicing 1 / 5
Guitar
Position 1 / 4
Ukulele
Position 1 / 4