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 4th replaces the 3rd of the chord. In Sus2 chords the major 2nd replaces the 3rd 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 5th and 3rd strings

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

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

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

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When a chord can be moved up and down the neck, in these lessons, it is referred to as a Portable Chord. There are several major chord shapes that are

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