Asus4 Chord
The Asus4 is a suspended 4th chord that sounds tense, suspended, and dramatic. Sus4 chords replace the third with a fourth, creating a classic suspension effect. They naturally want to resolve to the major chord, making them perfect for dynamic chord progressions.
Open Position
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Open Position
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How to Play Asus4
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ✕Mute, do not play this string | – |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ○Open, play the open string | D |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ●Fret 2 with your index finger | E |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ●Fret 2 with your middle finger | A |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ●Fret 3 with your ring finger | D |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ○Open, play the open string | E |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in Asus4
The Asus4 chord is built from 3 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
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