Absus4 guitar chord
The Absus4 chord (Ab suspended 4th) is built from the notes Ab, Db and Eb, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- Ab Db Eb
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 4Shape 1 of 3
466644How to play Absus4
The usual Absus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 4 across several strings (466644). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Absus4 chord?
Absus4 contains Ab, Db and Eb. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Absus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 466644. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 4 and play an open Esus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Absus4?
Ab is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Absus4 is too hard or too busy.