Want to learn how to play a A sus4 chord? This complete guide shows you how to make and play a A sus4 chord on any instrument. Whether you're searching for "how to play a sus4", "a chord", or "how to make a a chord" - you'll find the notes, formula, and fingering diagrams you need.
How to Make & Play a A Suspended 4th Chord
Chord Formula
1 4 5
Solfege Names
La - Re - Mi
A Major Scale (Chord Formula Reference)
Steps: W W H W W W H
Chord formulas reference degrees from this scale (e.g., 1-3-5 = A-C#-E)
How to Build a A Suspended 4th Chord: Step-by-Step
A Suspended 4th Chord Notes and Formula
Learn how to construct this chord using the chord formula
Start with the root note
Begin with A as your foundation note.
Apply the sus4 formula
Use the chord formula: 1 4 5 (scale degrees from the major scale)
Result: Asus4 chord
Your complete chord contains: A, D, E
How to Play A Suspended 4th Chord on Guitar and Piano
Instrument Fingering Diagrams
Learn multiple ways to play the A sus4 chord on different instruments
How to Play A Suspended 4th on Guitar
To play a A sus4 chord on guitar, you'll need to fret the notes A, D, E. Click below to see multiple guitar chord shapes and fingering positions for the A sus4 chord.
How to Play A Suspended 4th on Piano
On piano, play the A sus4 chord by pressing the keys for A, D, E together. You can play this chord in any octave, and try different inversions by rearranging the note order while keeping all the chord tones.
Other Instruments
The A sus4 chord can be played on any instrument. Use the notes A, D, E as your guide.