A7sus4 chord on ukulele
A Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: A, D, E and G.
How to play A7sus4
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D).
- Let the open G, E and A strings ring.
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 5 position
MediumFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes 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 ukulele?
The easiest A7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your middle finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 2 (D). Let the open G, E and A strings ring. Strum all four strings.
Is A7sus4 hard to play on ukulele?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
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.