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Mastering Piano Chord A sus4 on your piano or keyboard

If you’re learning to play the piano, understanding chords is essential. One of the most commonly used variations of the chord A major – or – A minor is the piano chord A sus, which can add a beautiful, unique sound to your music.

In this guide, I’ll break down everything you need to know about playing A sus and similar chords, so you can start creating beautiful music today.

From the chord symbol Asus we get the following information:

  • The Asus chord has the note A as root note
  • The Asus chord is a 3-note chord (a triad)
  • The Asus chord is a suspended chord – play the 4th. note in the scale – instead of the 3rd.

Because Asus is a 3-note chord it also has 3 inversions:

  • Root inversion
  • 1st. inversion
  • 2nd. inversion

Asus chord – Root inversion (basic inversion) looks like this: A – D – E

Asus chord – 1st. inversion (root note at the top of the chord): D – E – A

Asus chord – 2nd. inversion (root note in the middle of the chord): E – A – D

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Asus chord – fingering:

Root inversion:

Finger 1 3 4
Note A D E

1st. inversion:

Finger 1 2 5
Note D E A

2nd. inversion:

Finger 1 2 5
Note E A D

Asus chord – Closely related scales and harmonic functions:

The Asus chord can be used to create tension (suspense) in a chord progression. It is played by omitting the 3rd. note in the scale – and instead playing the 4th. note – the suspense note. The Asus chord can resolve to both the A major chord and the A minor chord so it is impossible to say what scale the Asus belongs to.

You can play both of these chord progressions Asus to Am – and – Asus to A major. The Asus chord can also “stand alone” – meaning – you don’t have to resolve it.

The A sus chord is a beautiful and versatile chord that can add a unique sound to your piano playing. It is a suspended chord, which means that it creates a sense of tension and release in your music.
To play the A sus chord, you will need to use three fingers on your right hand and place them on specific keys on the piano. With practice, you can master this chord and use it to create beautiful music.
The A sus chord is made up of three notes: A, D, and E. To play it, place your thumb on the A key, your 4th. finger on the D key, and your pinky finger on the E key.
This creates a unique sound that can add depth and emotion to your music. The A sus chord is often used in pop, rock, and folk music, and can be used to create a sense of tension and release in your playing. Experiment with different rhythms and tempos to see how the A sus chord can enhance your piano playing. With practice, you can master this chord and use it to create beautiful music that will captivate your audience.

 

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