A7sus4 chord on guitar
A Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: A, D, E and G.
How to play A7sus4
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play A7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 5
HardFret 7 position
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as A7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the A7sus4 chord?
A7sus4 (A dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: A (root), D (perfect fourth), E (perfect fifth) and G (minor seventh).
How do you play A7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest A7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Let the open A, G and high E strings ring.
Is A7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.