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 · C#4 · Eb4
Notation for Absus4 chord
Other names: Ab suspended 4th
Music theory name: suspended fourth chord
Common name: Ab sus4 chord
Intervals and tones in Absus4 chord
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| Ab | Root |
| C# | Perfect 4th |
| Eb | Perfect 5th |
Inversions
1st inversion
C#4 · Eb4 · Ab4
2nd inversion
Eb4 · Ab4 · C#5