G#sus4 Suspended 4th Chord

The G# Suspended 4th chord contains: G#, C#, D#.

These notes are derived by applying the suspended 4th interval formula (0–5–7 semitones) to the root note G#.

Replaces the third with a perfect fourth.

Classic rock tension before resolution. The G#sus4 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of G# major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

On piano, play G#, C#, D# simultaneously.

In root position, G# is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has C# lowest, second inversion has D# lowest.

A suspended 4th chord has 3 notes: G#, C#, D# (in G#).

It is a triad — the most fundamental chord type.

The G# major chord (G#–C–D#) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The G# minor chord (G#–B–D#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

G#sus4 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of G# major.

It also appears as IV in the key of D# major, and as V in the key of C# major.

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The G#sus4 chord notes (G#, C#, D#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

In the key of G# major, G#sus4 pairs naturally with C# major (IV), D# major (V), and Fm (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (G#sus4–C#–D#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

G#sus4 root position: G# in bass. First inversion: C# in bass. Second inversion: D# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

Remember the formula: 0–5–7 semitones from root.

For G#sus4: start on G#, add 5 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any suspended 4th chord.