Gbsus2 Ukulele Chord
Gbsus2 on ukulele is 1-1-2-4: barre the 1st fret across the g and C strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as F#sus2, F sharp suspended second.
- Notes: Gb, Ab and Db
- Frets: 1 1 2 4
- Tuning: g C E A
Gbsus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- Suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- F#sus2, or Gb suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Intervals
- Gb (root), Ab (major 2nd), Db (perfect 5th)
- Notes
- Gb, Ab and Db
- Frets
- 1 1 2 4
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Gbsus2 chord
Here is the Gbsus2 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and C strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 4th fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Gbsus2?
Not really. 1-1-2-4 is already the simplest playable shape for Gbsus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Gbsus2 chord?
The Gbsus2 chord is built from three notes: Gb, Ab and Db (the root, major 2nd and perfect 5th). On the ukulele the Db is doubled, so you get a nice full sound. A suspended chord swaps the third for a 2nd or a 4th, so it sounds neither happy nor sad, just open and ringing until it resolves.
Ukulele songs that use the Gbsus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once Gbsus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Gb7, Gbmaj7, Gbm and Gb. Sus chords want to resolve, so Gbsus2 is happiest right before a plain Gb chord. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.