G#/Absus2sus4 guitar chord (G#/Ab Suspended 2nd, Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus2sus4

Steps: 1-2-4-5

Notes: G#-A#-C#-D#

The G#/Ab sus2sus4 chord blends the suspended 2nd and suspended 4th intervals, creating an intriguing suspended sound. Its notes G#, A#, C# and D# offer a fresh, open harmony that can be used in various genres, including rock and folk. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "G#/Ab sus2sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

G#/Absus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Place your pinky on the E (1st) string at the 6th fret and press down
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 4th fret, covering the 2nd to the 6th strings
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 6th fret
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

G#/Absus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 9th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

G#/Absus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 11th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 13th fret with your pinky
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string