G#sus2
Triads · G# root / A♭
G#sus2 / A♭sus2
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy.
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Notes in G#sus2
AbRoot
Bb3rd
Eb5th
G# / Ab is common in R&B, soul, and jazz. Many Stevie Wonder songs are in Ab.
Identify the Chord Quality on G#
Each chord below is played on G#. Listen and identify whether you heard G#sus2, G#m, G#7, 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 G#sus2 Chord
The G#sus2 chord is a sus2 chord built on G# (also written A♭sus2). It contains the notes Ab, Bb, Eb — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy. Practising the G#sus2 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.