root position: Asus4
A – D – E · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Asus4 Piano Chord
The A sus4 chord (Asus4) is made of the notes A, D and E. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Asus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| D | 4 | perfect 4th |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Asus4 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Asus4 inversions
1st inversion: Asus4/D
D – E – A · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Asus4/E
E – A – D · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Asus4
Asus4 is also written as Asus.
Keys that contain Asus4
Asus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.