Skip to content
piano.org
A piano reference: chords, scales, theory. Full MIDI.

G♯ 7sus4

Notes: G♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7Also written: G♯7sus4, G♯7susLower C♯ to B♯ and it is G♯7. G♯, D♯ and F♯ do not move.

The G♯ 7sus4 chord is a four-note chord made up of G♯, C♯, D♯, and F♯.

G♯ 7sus4 chord: G♯, C♯, D♯, F♯

It is built from a root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh.

A dominant 7th with the 3rd replaced by the 4th: modal and gospel, a softer alternative to V7.

A♭ 7sus4
This is the same chord as A♭ 7sus4: the same keys on the keyboard, spelled with flats.

Construction

G♯ 7sus4 = Root + Perfect 4th + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th = G♯, C♯, D♯, F♯
NoteIntervalDegree
G♯Root1
C♯Perfect 4th11
D♯Perfect 5th5
F♯Minor 7th♭7

How to Play the G♯ 7sus4

Right Hand (RH)

Place your right hand over the keys with the thumb on the root. Use the fingering: 2 – 3 – 4 – 5

Left Hand (LH)

For the left hand, start with your pinky on the root. Use the fingering: 5 – 4 – 3 – 2

G♯ 7sus4 Inversions

  • Root position
    G♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯
  • 1st inversion (G♯7sus4/C♯)
    C♯ – D♯ – F♯ – G♯
  • 2nd inversion (G♯7sus4/D♯)
    D♯ – F♯ – G♯ – C♯
  • 3rd inversion (G♯7sus4/F♯)
    F♯ – G♯ – C♯ – D♯

G♯ 7sus4 : Frequently Asked Questions

What is the G♯ 7sus4 chord on piano?
The G♯ 7sus4 chord contains the notes G♯ – C♯ – D♯ – F♯. On piano, play these notes together to sound the chord.
What notes are in the G# 7sus4 chord?
The G# 7sus4 chord (G#7sus4) contains 4 notes: G#, C#, D#, F#. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7.
How is G#7sus4 used in music?
G#7sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for G#7sus4?
G#7sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.

Feedback

Use the form below to share feedback or report an error.

0 / 1000