Ab7sus4 guitar chord
The Ab7sus4 chord (Ab 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes Ab, Db, Eb and Gb, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- Ab Db Eb Gb
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
464644How to play Ab7sus4
The usual Ab7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (464644). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Ab7sus4 chord?
Ab7sus4 contains Ab, Db, Eb and Gb. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is Ab7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 464644.
What can I play instead of Ab7sus4?
Absus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Ab7sus4 is too hard or too busy.