How to Play G#sus2 Chord on Guitar | G# Suspended Second
G#sus2, the G# suspended second chord, takes its name from the second that replaces the third: G#, A# and D#, a root, a major second and a perfect fifth. The result sounds open and unfinished rather than major or minor. Swap the A# for a B# and the same notes would become a plain G# major triad.
Flat-key charts write exactly the same pitches as Absus2, so treat the two names as one chord. Either way, you can find a smooth melody in the G# major pentatonic scale, because G#, A# and D# are all members of it.
G# suspended 2nd guitar chord is also written as G#sus2, G#sus9 or G#2.
Notes in the G# sus2 chord:
Chord structure of the Suspended Second chord:
Formula: 1 2 5
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FAQ
What notes does G#sus2 contain?
G#sus2 contains G#, A# and D#. They are the root, a major second and a perfect fifth. There is no third.
Is G#sus2 the same chord as Absus2?
Yes. Absus2 is spelled Ab, Bb and Eb, which sound the same as G#, A# and D#. The flat spelling is more common in flat keys.
How does G# suspended second differ from a G# minor chord?
G# minor has the third B. G#sus2 replaces it with A#, so the chord is neither minor nor major. The root G# and the fifth D# stay.
Which scale fits G#sus2?
The G# Major Pentatonic Scale (G#, A#, B#, D#, E#) contains G#, A# and D#. The chord uses its 1st, 2nd and 5th degrees.
