Gsus2 guitar chord
The Gsus2 chord (G suspended 2nd) is built from the notes G, A and D, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- G A D
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Barre chord
OpenShape 1 of 4
300033How to play Gsus2
The easiest Gsus2 shape is 300033, starting around fret 3. Mute any strings marked x so only chord tones sound.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?
Gsus2 contains G, A and D. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Gsus2 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 300033. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 5 and play an open Dsus2 shape.
What can I play instead of Gsus2?
G is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Gsus2 is too hard or too busy.