Guitar chord · Beginner
G sus2 chord (Gsus2) — guitar chord chart
Gsus2 is a sus2 chord built on G. Its notes are G, A, D. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.
Gsus2 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Gsus2
- Index (1) on the 6th string, fret 3 (G).
- Middle (2) on the 2nd string, fret 3 (D).
- Ring (3) on the 1st string, fret 3 (G).
- Let strings 5, 4, 3 ring open.
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 3: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Gsus2
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | G | root |
| 2 | A | major 2nd |
| 5 | D | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Gsus2
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Gsus2 chord?
- Gsus2 (G sus2) has 3 notes: G, A, D.
- Is Gsus2 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Gsus2 and G?
- G is G B D. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.