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G#sus2 Ukulele Chord

A full, ringing suspended chord drawn from the notes G#, A# and D#. Open and neither major nor minor, it adds bright color to pop and rock and makes a smooth approach to G# major.

Also known as

  • Absus2
  • G# sus2
  • Ab sus2
  • A-flatsus2
  • G-sharpsus2
  • A-flat sus2
  • G-sharp sus2
  • G# suspended 2nd
  • Ab suspended 2nd
  • G# suspended second
  • Ab suspended second
  • A-flat suspended 2nd
  • G-sharp suspended 2nd
  • A-flat suspended second
  • G-sharp suspended second

How to Play This Chord

Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the four strings, from the top G string (left) to the A string (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.

Tips & Tricks

This one needs a full barre, so lay your index flat across all four strings at fret 1, then add your ring finger on the C string at fret 3 and your pinky on the E string at fret 4. Press the barre near the fret with firm, even pressure and keep your thumb centered behind the neck for support.

There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:

AECG 1 3 4 1 1 3 4 1
AECG 1 4 3 1 1 4 3 1
AECG 1 4 3 1 1 4 3 1
AECG 1 4 1 3 4 1 1 4

See how G#sus2 works with other chords — Progression Generator