Bass · Standard
A suspended fourth · Open position
Asus4 bass chord
What it is
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How to play Asus4 on bass
The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the G string at the 2nd fret. Let the E, A and D strings ring open.
From the E string 0 0 0 2 (x: not played, 0: open)
What notes are in Asus4?
Asus4, A suspended fourth, is A, D and E: the root (A), the perfect fourth (D) and the perfect fifth (E). Its formula is 1 4 5.
Where does Asus4 go?
Usually to A: the fourth, D, falls a half step to the third, C♯. Playing Asus4 then A is one of the oldest moves in music.
What is the difference between Asus4 and Asus2?
Asus4 puts D where the third would be, Asus2 puts B there. Both leave the third out.
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Suspended fourth chords in every key
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