About the A♭sus4 chord
A sus4 replaces the third with the fourth, which creates a pull back towards the plain chord. It is the classic chord for a rock intro that hangs before resolving. The symbol for it is A♭sus4. (also written G♯sus4)
How to play A♭sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 6 strings at fret 4, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the D string at fret 6.
- Put your ring finger on the G string at fret 6.
- Strum all six strings.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of A♭ major
These are the chords built on each note of the A♭ major scale, so they all sound good together with A♭sus4. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other A♭ chords
A♭sus4 chord questions
What notes are in a A♭sus4 chord?
A♭sus4 is made of A♭, D♭ and E♭. In intervals that is 1, 4, 5 above the root, A♭.
What is the easiest way to play A♭sus4?
The first shape above is the most common one: 4 4 6 6 4 4 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is A♭sus4 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.