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A#7sus4 — dominant seventh suspended fourth

Also written Bb7sus4 — the same chord, spelled the other way.

Notes in A#7sus4: A# – D# – E# – G#Formula: 1 – 4 – 5 – b7

In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.

The dominant with the fourth in place of the third. The seventh keeps the tension, but without the third the pull toward resolution loosens — the chord can afford to wait.

The same chord on all four instruments

A#7sus4, x 1 3 1 4 1A#7sus412131×A#FG#D#F
Guitar
A#7sus4, x 1 3 1 4 1A#7sus412131×A#FG#D#F
Electric guitar
A#7sus4, 3 3 4 6A#7sus431123FA#D#G#
Cavaquinho
A#7sus4, 1 3 1 1A#7sus41423G#D#FA#
Ukulele

Where to use it: Right before the plain dominant (C7sus4 → C7C7C7C7), in gospel, soul, MPB and rock.

This is just one shape of A#7sus4. In Chord & Fret, you hear every shape strummed string by string, in each instrument's own voice; compare positions with their difficulty marked; and set a capo — the diagrams redraw above it. Start free. Unlock everything with Pro. Plays offline.

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Part of the Suspended family.

Other chords in this family

A#sus2A#sus4A#sus2sus4A#7sus2A#9sus4

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