G Sus2 Chord

Gsus2 Level 4: The Studio

G Sus2 (Gsus2) is built from the notes G, A, D. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 G
Major 2nd 2 A
Perfect 5th 7 D

What does g sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

G Sus2 Chord in music

An open, resonant voicing (G-A-D) that rings beautifully on both guitar and piano. Common in folk, rock, and acoustic pop.

How to recognise g sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Gsus2 (G-A-D) is one of the most resonant sus2 voicings — all three notes ring as open strings on guitar. The G-A interval (a major second) is the widest possible spacing for a sus2's characteristic sound. Compare it to tighter sus2 chords like Dbsus2.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a G Sus2 chord?
G Sus2 (Gsus2) contains three notes: G, A, D. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise G Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying G Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is G Sus2 in ChordFrog?
G Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other G chords

G Major Chord G Minor Chord G Diminished Chord G Augmented Chord G Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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