Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
G Suspended 4th (Sus4) Bass Chord
Master the G sus4 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|----------4---|
D|----2--4------|
A|-2------------|
E|--------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: G - C - D
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Open, floating, and anticipating resolution.
Bass Application: Rock intros, ambient bass drones, and dramatic gospel/pop cadences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the G Suspended 4th (Sus4) bass chord?
The chord tones of the G Suspended 4th (Sus4) bass chord are: G - C - D. The formula is: 1 - 4 - 5.
How do bassists use Suspended 4th (Sus4) chords in basslines?
Open, floating, and anticipating resolution. Rock intros, ambient bass drones, and dramatic gospel/pop cadences.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.