# How to play G♯ suspended 2nd / A♯ (1st inversion) chord on guitar — Shape xx8896 | Guitar Wiz

> Learn how to play the G♯ suspended 2nd / A♯ (1st inversion) chord on guitar (Shape xx8896). Follow our step-by-step finger placement instructions to master this fretboard shape. Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string.

Source: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-suspended-2nd/a-sharp/xx8896

## Chord Facts

- Canonical chord: G♯ suspended 2nd
- Display name: G♯sus2/A♯
- Notes: G♯, A♯, D♯
- Intervals: 1 (G♯), 2 (A♯), 5 (D♯)

## How To Play This Shape

- Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 1st string
- Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position
- Place the 4th finger on the 9th fret of the 2nd string

## Other Resources

- Parent chord page: https://guitarwiz.app/chords/g-sharp-suspended-2nd/a-sharp/
- Chord library: https://guitarwiz.app/chords