A sus4 chord on piano
Asus4 · Asus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | A – D – E |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Asus4, Asus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play A sus4 on the piano
Start on A. Add the fourth (D) and the fifth (E). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays A sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
A – D – E · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
D – E – A · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
E – A – D · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other A chords
A majorA minorA diminishedA augmentedA sus2A6A7A major seventhA minor seventhA diminished seventhA half-diminished
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