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G6sus2/E guitar shapes

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G6 suspended 2nd / E (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

G6 suspended 2nd / E (3rd inversion)

G6sus2/E is the G6 suspended 2nd / E (3rd inversion) guitar chord with E in the bass. It uses the notes G, A, D, and E and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The G6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second A while adding a major sixth E, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With E in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of G6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as G6sus2.

Root note: G
Bass note: E
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 727

Chord tones

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Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 000030

000030

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Let the sixth, fifth, fourth, third, and first strings ring open.
  3. 3 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 002030

002030

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Let the sixth, fifth, third, and first strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 6th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

G Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

A Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

D Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

E Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

G6sus2/E shape 000030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Let the sixth, fifth, fourth, third, and first strings ring open
  3. 3 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 002030

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the sixth, fifth, third, and first strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 000033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Let the sixth, fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 002033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the sixth, fifth, and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 000233

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the sixth, fifth, and fourth strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 005033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Let the sixth, fifth, and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 000053

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the sixth, fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

G6sus2/E shape 005053

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 2nd string
  4. 4 Let the sixth, fifth, and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in G6sus2/E?

G6sus2/E uses the notes G, A, D, and E. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for G6sus2/E?

G6sus2/E is also written as G6sus2.

How do you play G6sus2/E on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string. Let the sixth, fifth, fourth, third, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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