This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
Gsus4 Guitar Chord
A suspended fourth. Gsus4 creates natural tension.
Also known as
- G sus4
- G suspended 4th
- G suspended fourth
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (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
Open Gsus4 adds a C (4th) on the B string (1st fret) while keeping the rest of the G shape. The sus4-to-major resolution is one of the most classic guitar moves. The open strings provide plenty of sustain, so let the chord breathe.
There are many ways to play this chord. Try these:
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