Absus4 chord
Ab suspended 4th · also written G#sus4
C4
Ab
C5
Db
Eb
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Notes
- AbR
- Db4
- Eb5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Absus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Absus4
C4
Ab
C5
Db
Eb
1st inversion Absus4/Db
C5
Db
Eb
Ab
C6
2nd inversion Absus4/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
C6
Db
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FAQ
What notes are in the Absus4 chord?
The Ab suspended 4th chord (Absus4) has 3 notes: Ab, Db and Eb.
How do you play Absus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Db and Eb, 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 suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).
Is Absus4 the same as G#sus4?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Absus4 and G#sus4 sound the same.