Suspended Chords

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Suspended chords are often just referred to as Sus chords. There are two basic sus chords the Sus4 and Sus2. Sus4 means that the perfect 4^th replaces the 3^rd of the chord. In Sus2 chords the major 2^nd replaces the 3^rd of the chord.

There are several suspended chord shapes that are portable and can be played anywhere on the neck.

Portable Sus2 chord with the root notes on the 5^th and 3^rd strings

Portable Sus2 chord with the root notes on the 4^th and 2^nd strings

Portable Sus4 chord with the root notes on the 6^th and 1^st strings

Portable Sus4 chord with the root notes on the 6^th, 4^rd and 1^st strings

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