Absus4 Piano Chord
A tense sound with a natural pull to resolve to the major chord. Classic for guitar riffs and intros — made famous by songs like "Pinball Wizard" by The Who.
Recommended voicing
Ab3 · Db4 · Eb4
Other names for the Absus4 chord
Other names: Ab suspended 4th
Music theory name: suspended fourth chord
Common name: Ab sus4 chord
Notes and intervals in the Absus4 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Ab | Root |
| Db | Perfect 4th |
| Eb | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
Db4 · Eb4 · Ab4
2nd inversion
Eb4 · Ab4 · Db5