Asus4
notes
The chord Asus4 is made up of these notes:
A
D
E
play
strum
The A suspended fourth chord, known as Asus4, is a bright and open-sounding chord, featuring the notes A, D, and E. This chord is built from a root note, A, a perfect fourth, D, and a perfect fifth, E. The absence of a third gives it a suspended, unresolved quality. Often used in rock, pop, and folk music, Asus4 adds a sense of anticipation or tension to a piece, making it perfect for transitions or build-ups. It stands out in chord progressions by creating a feeling of suspense, often resolving beautifully into the more stable A major chord to bring a sense of completion.
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