G sus4 chord on piano

Gsus4 · Gsus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.

Notes	G – C – D
Formula	1 – 4 – 5
Symbols	Gsus4, Gsus
Fingering (root position)	Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1

How to play G sus4 on the piano

Start on G. Add the fourth (C) and the fifth (D). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.

Inversions

The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays G sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.

Root position

G – C – D · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1

1st inversion

C – D – G · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1

2nd inversion

D – G – C · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1

Other G chords

G major G minor G diminished G augmented G sus2 G6 G7 G major seventh G minor seventh G diminished seventh G half-diminished

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