Mandolin · Standard
G suspended fourth · Open position
Gsus4 mandolin chord
What it is
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How to play Gsus4 on mandolin
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the A string at the 3rd fret and your middle finger on the E string at the 3rd fret. Let the G and D strings ring open.
From the G string 0 0 3 3 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in Gsus4?
Gsus4, G suspended fourth, is G, C and D: the root (G), the perfect fourth (C) and the perfect fifth (D). Its formula is 1 4 5.
Where does Gsus4 go?
Usually to G: the fourth, C, falls a half step to the third, B. Playing Gsus4 then G is one of the oldest moves in music.
What is the difference between Gsus4 and Gsus2?
Gsus4 puts C where the third would be, Gsus2 puts A there. Both leave the third out.
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Suspended fourth chords in every key
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