Asus4 chord on guitar
A Suspended Fourth. Notes: A, D and E.
How to play Asus4
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Let the open A, D 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 7 ways to play Asus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 5
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Asus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Asus4 chord?
Asus4 (A suspended fourth) is made of three notes: A (root), D (perfect fourth) and E (perfect fifth).
How do you play Asus4 on guitar?
The easiest Asus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D). Let the open A, D and high E strings ring.
Is Asus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.