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Asus4 Chord

Chord Diagram

A suspended 4th chord fingering diagram for guitar. Place your index finger on the second fret of the D string, middle finger on the second fret of the G string, and pinky on the third fret of the B string. The low E string is not played, while the A and high E strings are played open.✕○○223EADGBE

X = Don't play this string

O = Play open string

Numbers = Finger placement

Finger Positions

2nd Finger (Middle)

2nd fret of D and G strings

3rd Finger (Ring)

3rd fret of the B string (2nd string)

Open Strings

A and high E strings play open

Pro Tip: Very similar fingering to A major - just move your index finger from 2nd fret to let the G string play open at 2nd fret.

Understanding Asus4

The Asus4 chord replaces the 3rd (C#) of an A major chord with the 4th (D). This creates tension that naturally wants to resolve down to the 3rd, making it an excellent choice for building anticipation. It's particularly effective in rock and folk music.

Chord Tones

A (root) - D (4th) - E (5th)

Resolution

D (4th) resolves down to C# (3rd) in A major

Asus4 Chord Variations

Asus4 (Open)

Standard fingering

x02230

Asus4 (Barre)

5th fret position

577755

Asus4add9

Add 9th for richness

x02200

Common Progressions with Asus4

Asus4 - A - D - G

Classic folk progression with suspension

Asus4ADG

D - Asus4 - G - Em

Building tension in the progression

DAsus4GEm

G - D - Asus4 - A

Suspense before final resolution

GDAsus4A

Practice Tips for Asus4

Common Mistakes

  • • Playing the low E string (should be muted)
  • • Not pressing firmly enough on 2nd fret
  • • Muting the open A or high E strings
  • • Poor finger positioning on the G string

Practice Exercises

  • • Practice quick A to Asus4 transitions
  • • Work on clean chord changes with metronome
  • • Try different strumming patterns
  • • Practice Asus4 to A resolution slowly

Popular Songs Using Asus4

Behind Blue Eyes

The Who

Intermediate

Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Queen

Beginner

Angie

The Rolling Stones

Intermediate

Wild Horses

The Rolling Stones

Intermediate

Learning to Fly

Tom Petty

Beginner

More Than Words

Extreme

Advanced
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