Guitar arpeggio

G Sus4 Guitar Arpeggio

G Sus4 is a three-note arpeggio built from G, C, and D. It is also commonly called G Suspended 4, and G Suspended Fourth. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
G , C , D
Formula
1 4 5
Semitones
0 5 7
Chord symbols
Gsus4
Also called
G Suspended 4G Suspended Fourth

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent G root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the G root notes and connect the remaining sus4 chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called G Suspended 4 or G Suspended Fourth.

Fretboard diagram

G Sus4 Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with G Sus4 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

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