Am I ok to call this a G 5 sus 2 to myself

hollywoodrox

Not seen this version of a G5 before  I assumed I could call it a G5 sus 2 to myself as it has no third B but has the 2nd (A) .  Easier for me to remember 

bencowling81

I’d just call it a Gsus2. The open A could also be involved if you like. You can of course call it a G5sus2 to yourself if you want to.

mrkb

Could it also be called a Dsus4/G ? Or do slash chords need to only have a 3rd or 5th in the bass?

hollywoodrox

mrkb said:

Could it also be called a Dsus4/G ? Or do slash chords need to only have a 3rd or 5th in the bass?

I suppose it could be ,it has all the required notes and the G is on the bass 

tanihhiavlt

That'll learn me... I spent ages rereading the first chord on the stave and wondering why people thought it was a sus2... then reluctantly read that chord box ( I rewrite mine for left handers) - not the same as the chord and no Ted Greene symbol to denote movement in the chord... then read the next chord - pretty silly really.

Is it really a chord? sounds more like oblique motion in a contrapuntal harmony - or to my ears "here I stand" from Hide Your Love Away 

ArchtopDave

If you're just talking to yourself, you can call it an M71minusZX109 if that's convenient and easy for you.      On the other hand, if you are wanting to commune with others, then it might be best to call it a G sus2.

Greatape

mrkb said:

Could it also be called a Dsus4/G ? Or do slash chords need to only have a 3rd or 5th in the bass?

It's useful to think about its function in the tune when considering what to call it. 

monquixote

mrkb said:

Could it also be called a Dsus4/G ? Or do slash chords need to only have a 3rd or 5th in the bass?

Depending on how it fits into the song I'd be thinking that too.