Gsus guitar chord (G Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: G-C-D

The G suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes G, C and D, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find five variations how to play the "G sus" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 3rd fret
Use your pinky to press the G (3rd) string down on the 5th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your ring finger
Position your middle finger on the A (5th) string at the 5th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Barre the 3rd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret using your pinky
Position your ring 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

Barre the 8th fret with your pinky, extending over the 1st to the 2nd strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 5th fret using your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Use your index finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 7th fret
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 10th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

Variation 5

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 10th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 13th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Use your ring finger to press the G (3rd) string down on the 12th fret
Press down on the D (4th) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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