Asus4 Chord
3rd replaced with a 4th — pushes the ear toward resolution.
Asus4
Notes in this voicing: A · E · D
Root
A
Quality
Suspended 4th
Difficulty
Beginner
Type
Open
String-by-String Fingering
Low EX
Mute the Low E string so it does not ring.
AO
Play the A string open (A).
DFret 2
Fret the D string at fret 2 with your index finger (E).
GFret 2
Fret the G string at fret 2 with your middle finger (A).
BFret 3
Fret the B string at fret 3 with your ring finger (D).
High EO
Play the High E string open (E).
Finger Number Legend
1Index
2Middle
3Ring
4Pinky
How to Play It
- Start your strum from the A string and avoid any strings marked X.
- Keep your fingertips close to the fret wire so the Asus4 chord rings without buzz.
- Classic Pete Townshend move: sus4 → major on the downbeat.
Suggested Strumming Pattern
Down, down-up, down-up, down-up; start slowly and listen for every open string to ring clearly.
Common Mistakes
- Holding the sus too long — it wants to resolve.
- Strumming into muted strings instead of stopping at the first ringing string.
Songs That Use This Chord Type
- • Pinball Wizard — The Who
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