Gsus4
G Suspended 4th — the fourth suspends over the harmony and pulls down to the third — tension and release in one move.
The keys
G – C – D
What's inside Gsus4
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| G | Root | 1 |
| C | Perfect 4th | 4 |
| D | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | G4 – C5 – D5 |
| 1st inversion | C5 – D5 – G5 |
| 2nd inversion | D5 – G5 – C6 |
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) | C5 – D5 |
Where Gsus4 lives
Suspend and resolve
Gsus4 → 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 Gsus4 under your fingers
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