Guitar A7sus4 chord diagram
A7sus4 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play A7sus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play A7sus4, follow these steps: Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on B string fret 3.
Tips
- Place D string with your middle finger and B string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Finger choices on A7sus4 can be optimized for the next chord. For example, when moving from A7sus4 to F, using on B string, use your pinky and on D string, use your ring finger helps preserve hand position with minimal movement.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - C# - E - G
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play A7sus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar A7sus4 chord diagramx-4-2-2-2-3
Guitar A7sus4 chord diagram5-7-5-6-5-5
Guitar A7sus4 chord diagramx-x-2-2-2-3
Guitar A7sus4 chord diagramx-4-2-2-5-3
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A7sus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A7sus4 → Dsus2 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Dsus2, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 3.
2. A7sus4 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
3. A7sus4 → Dm chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Dm, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
4. A7sus4 → Dm/A chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Dm/A, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
5. A7sus4 → Dm/E chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Dm/E, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on B string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
6. A7sus4 → Em7 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Em7, follow these steps:
- While playing A7sus4, lift your ring finger from B string fret 3.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from A7sus4 across songs on this site.
1. A7sus4 → A7 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to A7, follow these steps:
- While playing A7sus4, lift your ring finger from B string fret 3.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing A7sus4 use the transition to A7 at 75%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
2. A7sus4 → F chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to F, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
On Chordier, songs containing A7sus4 use the transition to F at 25%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A7sus4 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar A7sus4 is beginner-friendly. It spans 2 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play A7sus4?
There is a simpler alternative for A7sus4 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-4-2-2-5-3. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from A7sus4 on Guitar?
Guitar A7sus4 commonly moves to A7 and F. Based on our catalog data, A7sus4 to A7 is recorded 3 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 75% of outgoing A7sus4 transitions. A7sus4 to F is recorded 1 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 25%.