Chord · Triads
Gsus2 — G Suspended 2nd
Gsus2 is the G suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root G with major 2nd (A) and perfect 5th (D) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes G A D. On the piano it sits at G (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Gsus2.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- G A D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Gsus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 2 | A | major 2nd | A4 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
Other triads on G
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.