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A♭ sus4 chord
The A♭sus4 chord (sus4) is made of the notes A♭, D♭, E♭. Its formula compared with the major scale is 1 4 5.
A♭sus4
Suspended and power chords · 3 notes
Note names
How it is built
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♭ | Unison |
| 4 | D♭ | Perfect fourth |
| 5 | E♭ | Perfect fifth |
Inversions
- A♭sus4A♭ D♭ E♭Root position
- A♭sus4/D♭D♭ E♭ A♭First inversion
- A♭sus4/E♭E♭ A♭ D♭Second inversion
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes make up the A♭sus4 chord?
- The notes are A♭, D♭, E♭.
- What is the formula of the A♭sus4 chord?
- The formula is 1 4 5: perfect fourth, perfect fifth.
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