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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 4 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 6 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the A string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the D string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

G# 7sus4 Description

Welcome guitar enthusiasts, today we'll be exploring the G# 7sus4 chord. This chord is a part of the suspended chords family, which are chords without the third. The G# 7sus4 chord is composed of the notes G#, C#, D#, and F#, and is built using the intervals 1, 4, 5, and b7. For those of you who might need a refresher on intervals, you can check out this tutorial about fretboard intervals.

The complete names of the music intervals that construct the G# 7sus4 chord are: Root, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh. The beauty of this chord lies in its unique combination of tones, which create a sound that's both rich and harmonious. If you're interested in understanding more about how chords are built by stacking intervals, you can find a detailed explanation in this guitar music theory tutorial.

As a part of the suspended chords family, the G# 7sus4 chord provides a certain tension and release, creating an interesting dynamic in your music. You can learn more about suspended chords and how to use them effectively in your music in this suspended guitar chords tutorial.

Furthermore, the G# 7sus4 chord is a dominant chord, which means it's often used in chord progressions leading to the tonic, or root chord. If you want to dive deeper into dominant chords and their role in music, check out this dominant guitar chords tutorial.

Now, let's dive into the practical side of things. In the following sections of this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones that compose the G# 7sus4 chord. This will give you a hands-on understanding of how to play this fascinating chord.

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