A suspended 4th · Piano
Asus4 Chord on Piano
The Asus4 chord (A suspended 4th) is built from the notes A, D and E. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- A
- D
- E
Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5
How to play
To play Asus4 on piano, press A, D and E together. In root position the lowest note is A, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Suspended fourth chords replace the third with a fourth, so they sound unresolved on purpose. Releasing the fourth back down to the third is one of the oldest and most satisfying moves in songwriting. On Asus4 this structure sits on the root A, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 map onto A, D and E.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Asus4 chord?
- Asus4 contains the notes A, D and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5.
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