Gsus2
Gsus2 is the g suspended 2nd chord, spelled G – A – D. the third is replaced by the second — open, airy, neither major nor minor.
The keys
G – A – D
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on Gsus2 — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
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| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| A | Major 2nd | 2 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – A4 – D5 |
| 1st inversion | A4 – D5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – G5 – A5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | G2 – D3 |
| Right (colour) | A4 – D5 |
Where Gsus2 lives
Suspend and resolve
Gsus2 → G
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Gsus → F → C
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Gsus2 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
Open the Chord & Voicing Lab →More G chords
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G6/9
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