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A sus4 chord

The Asus4 chord (sus4) is made of the notes A, D, E. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 4 5.

Asus4

Suspended and power chords · 3 notes

Note names

How it is built

DegreeNoteInterval from the root
1AUnison
4DPerfect fourth
5EPerfect fifth

Inversions

  • Asus4A D ERoot position
  • Asus4/DD E AFirst inversion
  • Asus4/EE A DSecond inversion

Frequently asked questions

Which notes make up the Asus4 chord?
The notes are A, D, E.
What is the formula of the Asus4 chord?
The formula is 1 4 5: perfect fourth, perfect fifth.

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