Asus4 chord on piano
A Suspended Fourth. Notes: A, D and E.
How to play Asus4
- Find A just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add D and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Asus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A · D · E1st inversion
D · E · A2nd inversion
E · A · DNotes 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 piano?
Play A, D and E together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Asus4?
Root position: A D E. 1st inversion: D E A. 2nd inversion: E A D.
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.