Gsus4 Chord
3rd replaced with a 4th — pushes the ear toward resolution.
Gsus4
Notes in this voicing: G · C · D
Root
G
Quality
Suspended 4th
Difficulty
Beginner
Type
Open
String-by-String Fingering
Low EFret 3
Fret the Low E string at fret 3 with your middle finger (G).
AFret 3
Fret the A string at fret 3 with your ring finger (C).
DO
Play the D string open (D).
GO
Play the G string open (G).
BFret 1
Fret the B string at fret 1 with your index finger (C).
High EFret 3
Fret the High E string at fret 3 with your pinky finger (G).
Finger Number Legend
1Index
2Middle
3Ring
4Pinky
How to Play It
- Start your strum from the Low E string and avoid any strings marked X.
- Keep your fingertips close to the fret wire so the Gsus4 chord rings without buzz.
- Classic Pete Townshend move: sus4 → major on the downbeat.
Suggested Strumming Pattern
Down, down-up, down-up, down-up; start slowly and listen for every open string to ring clearly.
Common Mistakes
- Holding the sus too long — it wants to resolve.
Songs That Use This Chord Type
- • Pinball Wizard — The Who
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