A7sus4 guitar chord (A Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: A-D-E-G

The A 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes A, D, E and G. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Press the B (2nd) string on the 3rd fret with your pinky
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 2nd fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 5th fret, covering all the strings
Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your ring finger to press the A (5th) string down on the 7th fret
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Place your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 8th fret and press down
Press the G (3rd) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Use your index finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Barre the 12th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 15th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Place your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 14th fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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