Ukulele G#sus4 | A♭sus4 chord diagram
G#sus4 | A♭sus4 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play G#sus4 | A♭sus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play G#sus4 | A♭sus4, follow these steps: Place index finger on G string fret 1. Place middle finger on C string fret 3. Place ring finger on E string fret 4. Place pinky on A string fret 4. G#sus4 can also be written as A♭sus4; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.
Tips
- Place G string with your index finger and C string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On G string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- This chord spans 4 frets; keep your thumb centered for reach.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- G# - C# - D#
- Intervals
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Chord Type
- Sus4 — tension awaiting resolution
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play G#sus4 | A♭sus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele G#sus4 | A♭sus4 chord diagram1-1-4-4
Ukulele G#sus4 | A♭sus4 chord diagram6-3-4-4
Ukulele G#sus4 | A♭sus4 chord diagram6-3-4-6
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to G#sus4 | A♭sus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → C#m | D♭m chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to C#m | D♭m, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on C string from fret 3 to fret 4.
- Keep ring finger on E string fret 4.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 4.
2. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → C#sus2 | D♭sus2 chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to C#sus2 | D♭sus2, follow these steps:
- While playing G#sus4 | A♭sus4, lift your pinky from A string fret 4.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Keep ring finger on E string fret 4.
3. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → G# | A♭ chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to G# | A♭, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 4 and place it on A string fret 3.
- Slide your pinky from A string fret 4 to E string fret 4.
4. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → G#maj7 | A♭maj7 chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to G#maj7 | A♭maj7, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 4 to fret 3.
- Slide your pinky on A string from fret 4 to fret 3.
5. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → C# | D♭ chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to C# | D♭, follow these steps:
- While playing G#sus4 | A♭sus4, first lift your middle finger and ring finger.
- Keep index finger on G string fret 1.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 4.
6. G#sus4 | A♭sus4 → Badd9 chord transition
To move from G#sus4 | A♭sus4 to Badd9, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from G string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 4 to G string fret 4.
- Keep pinky on A string fret 4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is G#sus4 | A♭sus4 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
G#sus4 | A♭sus4 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 4-fret span. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for G#sus4 | A♭sus4?
G#sus4 | A♭sus4 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 6-3-4-6. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.