A#7sus4 chord on piano
A Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Bb7sus4. Notes: A#, D#, F and G#.
How to play A#7sus4
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D#, F and G# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · D# · F · G#1st inversion
D# · F · G# · A#2nd inversion
F · G# · A# · D#3rd inversion
G# · A# · D# · FNotes 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 A#7sus. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, D#, E# and G#; E# is the same key as F.
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All A# piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#7sus4 chord?
A#7sus4 (A sharp dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: A# (root), D# (perfect fourth), F (perfect fifth) and G# (minor seventh).
How do you play A#7sus4 on piano?
Play A#, D#, F 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 A#7sus4?
Root position: A# D# F G#. 1st inversion: D# F G# A#. 2nd inversion: F G# A# D#. 3rd inversion: G# A# D# F.
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.