Accessible Page: Gb Suspended Fourth (Gbsus4) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Gb sus4 Description

Welcome to our detailed tutorial on the Gb sus4 chord. This chord is a member of the suspended chords family, which are unique in that they do not contain the third interval. Instead, the Gb sus4 chord is composed of the notes Gb, Cb, and Db, and is built using the 1, 4, and 5 intervals, also known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth respectively.

If you're new to the concept of suspended chords, we recommend checking out our comprehensive tutorial on suspended guitar chords to gain a deeper understanding.

The Gb sus4 chord, like all chords, is constructed by stacking intervals. If you're unfamiliar with this concept, you may find our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals helpful.

Understanding fretboard intervals is also crucial to mastering the Gb sus4 chord. We have a dedicated tutorial about fretboard intervals that can assist you in this area. Once you've grasped these fundamentals, you'll be ready to dive into the Gb sus4 chord in more depth.

In this tutorial, we'll provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly illustrate the tones that make up the Gb sus4 chord. If you have a chord shape but are unsure how to name it, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes can be a valuable resource.

Let's embark on this journey to master the intriguing sound of the Gb sus4 chord.

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