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Asus4 Piano

Learn the A Suspended 4 (Asus4) chord on piano: notes (A, D, E), intervals, fingering, diagram, and an interactive audio tool.

Quick answer

Asus4 contains A, D, E. A floating tension that resolves beautifully to major.

Asus4 Piano chord diagram showing A, D, E
Asus4 Piano chord diagram showing A, D, E

Positions

Root position

A · D · E

Inversion 1

D · E · A

Inversion 2

E · A · D

Notes

  1. ARoot
  2. DPerfect 4th
  3. EPerfect 5th

Intervals

Root · Perfect 4th · Perfect 5th

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in Asus4?

A · D · E

Which scales contain every note in Asus4?

A Major · A Natural Minor · A Harmonic Minor · A Melodic Minor · A Minor Pentatonic · A Blues · A Dorian · A Mixolydian

The song key and surrounding chords determine which compatible choice fits in context.

Put this into practice