Asus4 chord
A suspended 4th
C4
A
C5
D
E
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Notes
- AR
- D4
- E5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Asus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Asus4
C4
A
C5
D
E
1st inversion Asus4/D
C5
D
E
A
C6
2nd inversion Asus4/E
C5
E
A
C6
D
More A chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Asus4 chord?
The A suspended 4th chord (Asus4) has 3 notes: A, D and E.
How do you play Asus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on A, D and E, starting from A. 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).