Chord · Triads
Gsus4 — G Suspended 4th
Gsus4 is the G suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root G with perfect 4th (C) and perfect 5th (D) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes G C 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 Gsus4.
- Root
- G
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- G C D
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Gsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root | G4 |
| 4 | C | perfect 4th | C5 |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th | D5 |
Other triads on G
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.