Gsus4 piano chord (G suspended 4th)

G – C – D

Formula 1 – 4 – 5

GCD

Gsus4 inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

Root position Gsus4

G – C – D

GCD

1st inversion Gsus4/C

C – D – G

CDG

2nd inversion Gsus4/D

D – G – C

DGC

Gsus4 chord questions

What notes are in the G suspended 4th chord?

Gsus4 is G, C, D. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5, counted from the root G.

How do you play Gsus4 on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play G–C–D using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on G). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of Gsus4?

Root position: G–C–D; 1st inversion: C–D–G; 2nd inversion: D–G–C.