Ab7sus4 chord
Ab dominant 7th suspended 4th · also written G#7sus4
C4
Ab
C5
Db
Eb
Gb
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Notes
- AbR
- Db4
- Eb5
- Gbb7
Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7
Ab7sus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Ab7sus4
C4
Ab
C5
Db
Eb
Gb
1st inversion Ab7sus4/Db
C5
Db
Eb
Gb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Ab7sus4/Eb
C5
Eb
Gb
Ab
C6
Db
3rd inversion Ab7sus4/Gb
C5
Gb
Ab
C6
Db
Eb
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FAQ
What notes are in the Ab7sus4 chord?
The Ab dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (Ab7sus4) has 4 notes: Ab, Db, Eb and Gb.
How do you play Ab7sus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Db, Eb and Gb, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).
Is Ab7sus4 the same as G#7sus4?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Ab7sus4 and G#7sus4 sound the same.