Triads · G# root / A♭
G#sus4 / A♭sus4
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.
Notes in G#sus4
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#sus4, G#m, G#7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus4 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in G#
Related Triads
About the G#sus4 Chord
The G#sus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on G# (also written A♭sus4). It contains the notes Ab, Db, Eb — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the G#sus4 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.