Ab Suspended 4th Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: Ab - Db - Eb

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Quick answer

The Absus4 guitar chord is played as 4-6-6-6-4-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes Ab, Db, Eb.

Fret pattern
4-6-6-6-4-4
Chord notes
Ab, Db, Eb
Formula
1 - 4 - 5

Absus4

4
Standard

How to Play Absus4

  1. 1Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, B, high E strings)
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the G string

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

Ab Suspended 4th Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the Ab Suspended 4th guitar chord?

The Ab Suspended 4th guitar chord uses the notes Ab, Db, Eb.

How do you play Absus4 on guitar?

Play the Absus4 guitar chord with the 4-6-6-6-4-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, B, high E strings) Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the A string Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the G string

What is the formula for Ab Suspended 4th?

The Ab Suspended 4th formula is 1 - 4 - 5: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.

Ab Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

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