Asus
notes
The chord Asus is made up of these notes:
A
D
E
play
strum
The A suspended chord, commonly known as Asus, is made up of three notes: A, D, and E. This chord skips the traditional third note of a major or minor chord, replacing it with a fourth, which gives it an open, unresolved sound. The construction involves the root note A, a fourth note D, and a fifth note E. Asus is frequently used in rock, pop, and folk music, where it adds a sense of anticipation or tension because it feels like it’s waiting to resolve to something more harmonious. In a song, Asus can create a moment of suspension, making listeners feel like they’re on the edge of their seats, ready for the harmony to settle into more familiar territory.
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
D4
E4
A4
Inversion 2
E4
A4
D5