G7sus4 guitar chord (G Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: G-C-D-F

The G 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes G, C, D and F. 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 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
G7sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over all the strings
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
  • Position your ring finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2
G7sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 8th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 6th fret using your middle finger
  • Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
  • Position your index finger on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3
G7sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 10th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your ring finger
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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