A#sus2sus4 chord on piano
A Sharp Suspended Second And Fourth, also written Bbsus2sus4. Notes: A#, C, D# and F.
How to play A#sus2sus4
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C, D# and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
A#sus2sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · C · D# · F1st inversion
C · D# · F · A#2nd inversion
D# · F · A# · C3rd inversion
F · A# · C · D#Notes and theory
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, B#, D# and E#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
More A# chords
All A# piano chordssuspended second and fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the A#sus2sus4 chord?
A#sus2sus4 (A sharp suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: A# (root), C (major second), D# (perfect fourth) and F (perfect fifth).
How do you play A#sus2sus4 on piano?
Play A#, C, D# and F 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#sus2sus4?
Root position: A# C D# F. 1st inversion: C D# F A#. 2nd inversion: D# F A# C. 3rd inversion: F A# C D#.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.