Gbsus2 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the Gb Suspended Second chord
The Gbsus2 chord, the Gb suspended second, is spelled Gb, Ab and Db: a root, a major second and a perfect fifth. Its enharmonic partner is F#sus2, and the two share one sound.
The sus2 sound is open because the third is missing, so neither major nor minor is declared. Put the third back in place of the second and the chord becomes a Gb major or Gb minor triad. For a safe set of notes while improvising, try the Gb major pentatonic scale, which includes the root, the second and the fifth.
Gb suspended 2nd guitar chord is also written as Gbsus2, Gbsus9 or Gb2.
Notes of the Gb sus2 chord:
Tones of the Suspended Second chord:
Formula: 1 2 5
Gb Sus2 Chord Interactive Fretboard
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FAQ
How is Gbsus2 spelled?
Gbsus2 is spelled Gb, Ab and Db. That makes a root, a major second and a perfect fifth. There is no third.
Is Gbsus2 the same chord as F#sus2?
Yes. F#sus2 is spelled F#, G# and C#, with the same pitches. The Gb spelling is the flat-key version.
What does the 2 in Gb suspended second stand for?
It is the major second, Ab, one whole step from the root. It replaces the third. With Gb and Db it forms a chord without a clear major or minor quality.
Which scale suits Gbsus2?
The Gb Major Pentatonic Scale (Gb, Ab, Bb, Db, Eb) contains Gb, Ab and Db. They are its 1st, 2nd and 5th degrees.
