Ab7sus4
notes
The chord Ab7sus4 is made up of these notes:
G#
C#
D#
F#
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The A flat seventh suspended fourth chord, or Ab7sus4, creates a sense of suspense and tension with its unique blend of notes: G#, C#, D#, and F#. This chord is built by starting with a root note, adding a fourth instead of a third, then a perfect fifth, and finally a minor seventh, which gives it a distinctive unresolved feeling. It's particularly popular in genres like rock, pop, and jazz where musicians want to create a feeling of anticipation or emotional build-up before resolving to a more stable chord. In a chord progression, the Ab7sus4 often serves as a stepping stone, adding an intriguing twist that keeps listeners engaged and eagerly awaiting the resolution.
InversionsChord inversions refer to the different ways you can play a chord by rearranging the order of its notes. When a chord is inverted, one or more notes are shifted up an octave, changing the "bass" or lowest note of the chord. Even though the notes remain the same, the overall sound and feel of the chord changes depending on which note is the lowest.
Inversion 1
C#4
D#4
F#4
G#4
Inversion 2
D#4
F#4
G#4
C#5
Inversion 3
F#4
G#4
C#5
D#5