Accessible Page: A# Suspended Fourth Guitar Chord Fingering

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This page provides an accessible, text-only version of the A# sus4 guitar chord, designed for use with screen-reader software.

Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

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Position 2

Fingers Positions

  • Mute the low E string
  • Mute the A string
  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and G strings at the same time
  • Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:


Position 3

Fingers Positions

  • Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
  • Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
  • Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

  • This position requires barre
  • This position is movable

Audio file

Listen to the mp3 audio of this chord position:


A# sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A# sus4 chord. This chord is part of the suspended chords family, which are unique as they do not contain the third interval. Instead, the A# sus4 chord is composed of the notes A#, D#, and E#, and is built using the intervals 1, 4, and 5. In more complete terms, these intervals are known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth respectively.

If you're new to these terms, don't worry. We have a comprehensive tutorial that helps you understand how chords are denoted based on the intervals that compose them. It's a great way to deepen your understanding of chord structure and notation.

The A# sus4 chord, like other suspended chords, creates a unique, open sound. This is because the third interval, which usually defines whether a chord is major or minor, is replaced with a fourth or second. In the case of the A# sus4 chord, the third is replaced with a fourth. You can learn more about this fascinating family of chords in our suspended chords tutorial.

As you progress in your guitar journey, understanding the theory behind chords and intervals becomes increasingly important. We recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in music theory, which will help you not only with playing the A# sus4 chord, but with all aspects of your guitar playing.

In the following sections, we will provide detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you master the A# sus4 chord. So, grab your guitar and let's dive in!

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