G
G9sus4
Notes
G · C · D · F · A
Intervals
- RootG (1P)
- Perfect 4thC (4P)
- Perfect 5thD (5P)
- Minor 7thF (7m)
- Major 9thA (9M)
Fretboard
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About
The G9sus4 (G–C–D–F–A) extends 7sus4 with a 9th. The A adds color above the suspended structure, and the absence of the third means the chord can function either as deferred dominant tension or as a stable texture in its own right — the latter is common in gospel and R&B, where 9sus4 chords are often held for extended periods without resolving. The 4th, ♭7, and 9th are the essential tones; the 5th can be dropped. Compared to G7sus4, the 9th adds warmth and sophistication without increasing the sense of urgency. When it does resolve, C is the typical landing.
Similar chords
Chords sharing two or more notes with this one, ranked by overlap.
Scales containing this chord
- G Natural Minor (I)
- A Natural Minor (VII)
- B♭ Major (VI)
- C Major (V)
- C Melodic Minor (V)
- D Blues (deg 3)
- D Minor Pentatonic (deg 3)
- D Natural Minor (IV)
- F Major (II)
- F Major Pentatonic (deg 2)
- G Dorian (I)
- G Mixolydian (I)
- A Locrian (VII)
- A Phrygian (VII)
- B Locrian (VI)
- B♭ Lydian (VI)
- C Dorian (V)
- C Mixolydian (V)
- D Dorian (IV)
- D Phrygian (IV)
- E Locrian (III)
- E Phrygian (III)
- E♭ Lydian (III)
- F Lydian (II)
- F Mixolydian (II)
Scales whose notes include every chord tone. Roman numeral marks the chord root’s position in the scale; dashed badges aren’t linked yet.