G Suspended 2nd
Gsus2 is made of 3 notes: G, A and D. Here it is in root position, with G at the bottom.
Inside Notley Piano: all the inversions of Gsus2, fingering for both hands, a play button, and practice that helps you remember it.
| Note | Degree | Interval from G |
|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | root |
| A | 2 | major 2nd |
| D | 5 | perfect 5th |
A sus2 chord replaces the 3rd with a major 2nd. With no 3rd it sounds open and airy, neither happy nor sad, and it often moves back to a major or minor chord.