G# suspended 2nd · Piano
G#sus2 Chord on Piano
The G#sus2 chord (G# suspended 2nd) is built from the notes G#, A# and D#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Absus2; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- G♯
- A♯
- D♯
Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5
Also written: Absus2
How to play
To play G#sus2 on piano, press G#, A# and D# together. In root position the lowest note is G#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On G#sus2 this structure sits on the root G#, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto G#, A# and D#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the G#sus2 chord?
- G#sus2 contains the notes G#, A# and D#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
- Are G#sus2 and Absus2 the same chord?
- Yes. G#sus2 and Absus2 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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