Gsus2 chord on guitar

Gsus2 is the G suspended 2 chord. Its notes are G, A and D. The second replaces the third. Alternate with the major chord for gentle movement.

How to play Gsus2

Barre chord

fret 10, A shape
BARRE×EADGBe10

x-10-12-12-10-10

Barre tip: the long bar marked BARRE means one finger presses several strings at once. Lay it flat just behind the fret, press with the bony outer edge rather than the soft middle, and keep your thumb behind the neck. Pick each string one at a time and nudge the finger until none of them buzz.

Numbers show frets from the low E string to the high e string; x means don't play that string.

What's in Gsus2

Formula
1 · 2 · 5
Also written
Gsus2
Chord type
Suspended 2

Gsus2 notes across the neck

open123456789101112GADADGADGADGADGDGAGAD

Every G, A and D on the first 12 frets. The filled dots are the root, G. Build your own shape from any nearby group.

Related chords

Other G chords

Other suspended 2 chords

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