Guitar chord · Beginner
A sus4 chord (Asus4) — guitar chord chart
Asus4 is a sus4 chord built on A. Its notes are A, D, E. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
Asus4 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Asus4
- Index (1) on the 4th string, fret 2 (E).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Ring (3) on the 2nd string, fret 3 (D).
- Let strings 5, 1 ring open.
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 5: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Asus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root |
| 4 | D | perfect 4th |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Asus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Asus4 chord?
- Asus4 (A sus4) has 3 notes: A, D, E.
- Is Asus4 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Asus4 and A?
- A is A C♯ E. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.