Chord · 6ths & Adds
A♭6sus4 — A♭ 6th Sus 4
A♭6sus4 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 Ab (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still A♭6sus4.
- Root
- A♭
- Quality
- 6th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 6
- Notes
- A♭ D♭ E♭ F
On the keyboard
The notes of A♭6sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | root | A♭4 |
| 4 | D♭ | perfect 4th | D♭5 |
| 5 | E♭ | perfect 5th | E♭5 |
| 6 | F | major 6th | F5 |
Other 6ths & adds on A♭
6th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.