Accessible Page: How to Play Gsus4 Chord on Guitar | G Suspended Fourth

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the A string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the low E string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 10 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 12 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 12 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 13 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

G sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the G sus4 chord. This chord, belonging to the family of suspended chords, is a beautiful and versatile chord that can add depth and intrigue to your playing. Composed of the notes G, C, and D, the G sus4 chord is built using the 1, 4, and 5 intervals, also known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth.

If you're new to the concept of intervals and want to understand how they build a chord, you might want to check out this guitar music theory tutorial that explains how chords are built by stacking intervals. For a more in-depth understanding of fretboard intervals, you can also explore this fretboard intervals tutorial.

Our tutorial will guide you through how to play the G sus4 chord, with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones composing the chord. If you're interested in discovering more about suspended chords in general, you might find our tutorial on suspended guitar chords useful.

Remember, understanding the theory behind chords is a crucial part of improving your guitar skills. To further enhance your chord knowledge, you might want to check out our full tutorial on guitar chords of all types.

So, ready to dive into the world of the G sus4 chord? Let's get started!

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