A7sus4 chord on piano
A Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: A, D, E and G.
How to play A7sus4
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, E and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · D · E · G1st inversion
D · E · G · A2nd inversion
E · G · A · D3rd inversion
G · A · D · ENotes 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 piano?
Play A, D, E and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of A7sus4?
Root position: A D E G. 1st inversion: D E G A. 2nd inversion: E G A D. 3rd inversion: G A D E.
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.