G#/Ab7sus4 guitar chord (G#/Ab Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: G#-C#-D#-Gb

The G#/Ab 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes G#, C#, D# and Gb. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "G#/Ab 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
G#/Ab7sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 4th fret
  • Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
  • Press down on the A (5th) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2
G#/Ab7sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your index finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3
G#/Ab7sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 11th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 13th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other G#/Ab Chords

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