Accessible Page: A7sus4 Guitar Chord Chart | A Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 7 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 7 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the A string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position uses open strings

A 7sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the A 7sus4 chord. This chord is a member of the suspended chords family, which are unique in that they do not contain a third. Instead, they are composed of the notes A, D, E, and G. These notes correspond to the intervals 1, 4, 5, and b7, also known as the Root, Perfect Fourth, Perfect Fifth, and Minor Seventh.

To fully understand how these intervals work together to create the A 7sus4 chord, we recommend reviewing our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in chord construction, which you can then apply to learning the A 7sus4 chord.

As part of the suspended chords family, the A 7sus4 chord offers a distinctive sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. To explore more about suspended chords, check out our suspended guitar chords tutorial.

Furthermore, the A 7sus4 chord is a type of dominant chord, which are known for their tension and resolution. To learn more about these chords and how to use them effectively in your music, take a look at our dominant guitar chords tutorial.

Finally, if you're interested in learning how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them, we have a tutorial on chord notation that can help. Understanding this notation will make it easier for you to learn and remember new chords like the A 7sus4.

We hope you find this tutorial helpful in your journey to master the A 7sus4 chord and look forward to helping you further develop your guitar skills.

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