Chord · Triads
Asus4 — A Suspended 4th
Asus4 is the A suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root A with perfect 4th (D) and perfect 5th (E) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes A D E. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Asus4.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- A D E
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Asus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 4 | D | perfect 4th | D4 |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th | E4 |
Other triads on A
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.