Gsus2 open chord (300033)
- Fingering
- 300033
- Fingers
- 1 – – – 2 3
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the G suspended 2nd chord
The Gsus2 chord is made of G · A · D. Its formula is 1–2–5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| A | 2 | major second |
| D | 5 | perfect fifth |
How to play the Gsus2 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 3rd fret of the low E string.
- Put your second finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Let the A, D and G strings ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
That is the open-position shape, 300033. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 6 strings.
Why your Gsus2 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open A string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Gsus2 barre chord
Gsus2 has 2 barre shapes here: 555785 (barre at the 5th fret) and 10-10-12-12-10-10 (barre at the 10th fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide any of them up one fret and you are playing G#sus2 (Absus2).
Gsus2 open chord
The open Gsus2 chord is 300033. It uses the open A, D and G strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Gsus2 chord
Gsus2 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major, II chord in F major, I chord in G major and VI chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor, IV chord in D minor, III chord in E minor and I chord in G minor.
Chords related to Gsus2
Gsus2 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Gsus2 chord on guitar?
Play 300033, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are 1 - - - 2 3.
What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?
The G suspended 2nd chord has 3 notes: G, A and D. Its formula is 1–2–5, counted from the G major scale.
What keys is the Gsus2 chord in?
Gsus2 is the V chord in C major, IV chord in D major, II chord in F major, I chord in G major and VI chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the VII chord in A minor, VI chord in B minor, IV chord in D minor, III chord in E minor and I chord in G minor.
Gsus2 chord diagram to print or save
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