G Sus4 Chord

Gsus4 Level 4: The Studio

G Sus4 (Gsus4) is built from the notes G, C, D. Its intervals are Root — Perfect 4th — Perfect 5th. Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 G
Perfect 4th 5 C
Perfect 5th 7 D

What does g sus4 chord sound like?

Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

G Sus4 Chord in music

A classic suspension (G-C-D) with a hymn-like, expectant quality. The Gsus4-to-G resolution appears throughout worship music and classic rock.

How to recognise g sus4 chord by ear

Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4.

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

Practice tip

Gsus4 (G-C-D) contains three of the most common notes in Western music. The resolution to G major (C drops to B) is one of the most satisfying in hymn-style harmony. Practise singing the C note within the chord, then hearing it resolve down to B.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a G Sus4 chord?
G Sus4 (Gsus4) contains three notes: G, C, D. The intervals are Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise G Sus4 by ear?
Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4. Practice identifying G Sus4 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is G Sus4 in ChordFrog?
G Sus4 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 Sus2 Chord

All Sus4 Chords chords

C Sus4 Chord D♭ Sus4 Chord D Sus4 Chord E♭ Sus4 Chord E Sus4 Chord F Sus4 Chord F♯ Sus4 Chord A♭ Sus4 Chord A Sus4 Chord B♭ Sus4 Chord B Sus4 Chord

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