Gsus2
Triads · G root
Gsus2
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy.
0 st2 st7 st
Notes in Gsus2
GRoot
A3rd
D5th
G is one of the most used keys in Western music — the V chord in C, and home key for much of folk and country.
Identify the Chord Quality on G
Each chord below is played on G. Listen and identify whether you heard Gsus2, Gm, G7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus2 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G
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About the Gsus2 Chord
The Gsus2 chord is a sus2 chord built on G. It contains the notes G, A, D — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy. Practising the Gsus2 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.