Guitar Gsus4 chord diagram
Gsus4 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Gsus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Gsus4, follow these steps: Place index finger on B string fret 1. Place middle finger on E string fret 3. Place ring finger on A string fret 3. Place pinky on E string fret 3.
Tips
- Place B string with your index finger and E string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On B string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play Gsus4 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (E string, A string, B string, and E string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G - C - D
- Intervals
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Chord Type
- Sus4 — tension awaiting resolution
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Gsus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Gsus4 chord diagram3-3-5-5-3-3
Guitar Gsus4 chord diagram3-3-x-x-3-3
Guitar Gsus4 chord diagramx-3-5-5-3-3
Guitar Gsus4 chord diagramx-5-5-5-3-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Gsus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Gsus4 → Fm/G chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to Fm/G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to D string fret 3.
2. Gsus4 → C chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to C, follow these steps:
- While playing Gsus4, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
3. Gsus4 → C7 chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to C7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
4. Gsus4 → C7/G chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to C7/G, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from E string fret 3 to G string fret 3.
5. Gsus4 → Cm chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to Cm, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on E string fret 3.
6. Gsus4 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- While playing Gsus4, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Gsus4 across songs on this site.
1. Gsus4 → G chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to G, follow these steps:
- While playing Gsus4, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing Gsus4 use the transition to G at 75%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. Gsus4 → Em chord transition
To move from Gsus4 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing Gsus4, first lift your index finger and pinky.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Gsus4 use the transition to Em at 25%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Gsus4 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Gsus4 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gsus4 suitable for beginners on Guitar?
Gsus4 sits in the intermediate range for Guitar players. It uses a 3-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for Gsus4?
Gsus4 has a more accessible version for Guitar players. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-5-5-5-3-3. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.
Which chords pair well with Gsus4 on Guitar?
Gsus4 works well with G and Em on Guitar. Based on our catalog data, transitions from Gsus4 to G account for 75% (3 total changes in 1 songs), and transitions to Em account for 25% (1 total changes in 1 songs).
Which songs include Gsus4?
Cat Stevens - Matthew And Son Chords is one of 1 songs featuring the Gsus4 chord.