Gsus4 Sus4 Akkord

The G Sus4 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 Gsus4 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–B–D) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

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

Gsus4 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 Gsus4 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, Gsus4 pairs naturally with C major (IV), D major (V), and Em (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Gsus4–C–D) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

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

Gsus4 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 Gsus4: start on G, add 5 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any suspended 4th chord.