Asus4 chord (A suspended fourth) on piano
Asus4 (A suspended fourth) has three notes: A, D and E. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Asus4 is the Isus4 chord in A major, the IIsus4 in G major, the IIIsus4 in F major, the Vsus4 in D major and the VIsus4 in C major.
Asus4 inversions and fingering
A D E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
D E A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
E A D · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Asus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Asus |
| Notes | A D E |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Asus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: D3 (4), E3 (5), A3 (1), D4 (4), E4 (5), A4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Asus4 chord?
Asus4 (A suspended fourth) has three notes: A, D and E. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. A is the root, D is the perfect fourth and E is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Asus4 on piano?
Play A, D and E together. Root position: A D E · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Asus4 in?
In major keys, Asus4 is the Isus4 chord in A major, the IIsus4 in G major, the IIIsus4 in F major, the Vsus4 in D major and the VIsus4 in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Asus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, D. With no 3rd, Asus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to A or Am.