G Sus2
Open PositionAn open Gsus2 (3-0-0-0-3-3): index on the low E at fret 3 (G), A, D, and G strings open (A, D, G), ring on the B string at fret 3 (D), pinky on the high e at fret 3 (G). A bright, ringing open shape.
G Sus2
7th Fret · Top StringsA four-string voicing around fret 7–10 — index barres the D and G strings at fret 7 (A and D), middle on the B string at fret 8 (G), pinky on the high e at fret 10 (D). Mute the low E and A.
G Sus2
10th Fret · A-Shape BarreMoveable A-shape sus2 rooted on G at fret 10 — index barres fret 10 from the A string up, ring and pinky add A and D at fret 12. Mute the low E. Fully moveable to any root.
A ringing open shape
The open Gsus2 leaves the A, D, and G strings open, so it rings brightly. Let those open strings sustain under the fretted G and D notes.
Hear the suspension
Play G major, then Gsus2, then back. The A in Gsus2 wants to rise to the B of G major — that pull is the heart of a suspended chord.
Mind the muting
In the open shape, keep every string sounding. If the B string at fret 3 is hard to reach with the open strings ringing, arch your fingers higher.
Learn the moveable A-shape
The x-10-12-12-10-10 barre form is fully moveable — slide it down two frets for Fsus2 or up two for Asus2.
Use it for sparkle
Gsus2 adds a modern, open sparkle to a strummed G. Try slipping it in just before resolving to a plain G major.
About the Gsus2 Chord on Guitar
The Gsus2 chord is built from three notes: G (the root), A (the major 2nd), and D (the perfect 5th). It is a G major triad with the 3rd suspended — the B is replaced by the A a whole step above the root — so it sounds open, ringing, and neutral. Gsus2 is a bright, modern colour in the key of G, where it adds sparkle to a strummed progression before resolving back to plain G major. This page covers three voicings, from an open shape to a mid-neck top-string form and a fully moveable A-shape barre. Every diagram is interactive and playable with acoustic guitar sound.
- 013 Gsus2 chord shapes from beginner to advanced
- 02Interactive diagrams — click Play to hear each chord
- 03Acoustic guitar sound via audio engine
- 04Open voicing, top-string form, and a moveable A-shape barre
- 05Difficulty rating on every shape
- 06Free — no sign-up or download needed
ANATOMY
Chord Tones
The 3 notes that form the G Sus2 chord and their role in the major scale.
Every major chord follows this same formula — root, major third, perfect fifth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Try 3-0-0-0-3-3: index on the low E at fret 3, A, D, and G strings open, ring on the B string at fret 3, pinky on the high e at fret 3. It spells G, A, and D.
G major is G, B, and D. Gsus2 swaps the B (3rd) for A (2nd), giving G, A, and D. The missing 3rd makes Gsus2 sound open and neutral.
No. Gsus2 has no 3rd (G, A, D), so it is neither major nor minor. Gadd9 keeps the full G major triad and adds A on top, so it still sounds major.
Gsus2 resolves to G major and pairs with C, D, Em, and Am.