Asus4 Guitar Chord
Asus4 is a suspended fourth (sus4) chord. The third is replaced by the fourth, which creates tension that usually resolves to the major chord. Its notes are A, D and E. Below are 2 ways to play it, each with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.
Notes in Asus4
| Note | Degree | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| A | R | Root |
| D | 4 | Perfect 4th |
| E | 5 | Perfect 5th |
Formula: 1–4–5
Asus4 chord shapes
Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.
Open
Easiest- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- x 0 2 2 3 0
- Fingers
- – – 1 2 3 –
E-shape 5fr
- Tab (6th → 1st string)
- 5 7 7 7 5 5
- Fingers
- 1 2 3 4 1 1
How to play Asus4 (easiest shape)
Shape: Open, tab x 0 2 2 3 0 (6th to 1st string).
- 1Put your index finger (1) on the 4th string at the 2nd fret.
- 2Put your middle finger (2) on the 3rd string at the 2nd fret.
- 3Put your ring finger (3) on the 2nd string at the 3rd fret.
- 4Let the 5th and 1st strings ring open.
- 5Don't play the 6th string.
- 6Strum down from the 5th string to the 1st string.
Asus4: common questions
- What notes are in the Asus4 chord?
- Asus4 has 3 notes: A, D and E. Counted from the root, that is 1–4–5.
- Is there an easier way to play Asus4?
- The easiest shape on this page is "Open" (x 0 2 2 3 0). It needs no barre: each finger presses just one string.
Related chords
More guitar tools
See all 231 chords in the chord library, find a scale to play over them, or tune up before you start.