A suspended fourth guitar chord (Asus4)
In a sus4 chord, the third is replaced by the fourth. Its tension naturally resolves to the major chord: a very common move in pop and rock.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 open position
Position 2 fret 5
Position 3 fret 7
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| A | root |
| D | perfect fourth |
| E | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 4 – 5 · A – D – E
A progression with this chord
The suspended chord resolves to the major chord on the same root: you hear it in countless pop and rock intros.