G# suspended 4th · Piano
G#sus4 Chord on Piano
The G#sus4 chord (G# suspended 4th) is built from the notes G#, C# and D#. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Absus4; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- G♯
- C♯
- D♯
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5
Also written: Absus4
How to play
To play G#sus4 on piano, press G#, C# 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 fourth chords replace the third with a fourth, so they sound unresolved on purpose. Releasing the fourth back down to the third is one of the oldest and most satisfying moves in songwriting. On G#sus4 this structure sits on the root G#, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 map onto G#, C# and D#.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the G#sus4 chord?
- G#sus4 contains the notes G#, C# and D#. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5.
- Are G#sus4 and Absus4 the same chord?
- Yes. G#sus4 and Absus4 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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