Chord · 6ths & Adds
A6sus4 — A 6th Sus 4
A6sus4 is the A 6th sus 4 chord. It is built on the root A with perfect 4th (D), perfect 5th (E) and major 6th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 4 5 6, sounding the notes A D E F♯. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still A6sus4.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- 6th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 6
- Notes
- A D E F♯
On the keyboard
The notes of A6sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 4 | D | perfect 4th | D4 |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th | E4 |
| 6 | F♯ | major 6th | F♯4 |
Other 6ths & adds on A
6th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.