Bass Guitar Chord & Arpeggio Guide
A Suspended 4th (Sus4) Bass Chord
Master the A sus4 chord on 4, 5, and 6-string bass with fretboard diagrams, interactive BPM looper, and TAB.
4-String Bass Arpeggio TAB & Notation
G|-------1--6---|
D|----4---------|
A|-4------------|
E|--------------|Chord Tones & Degree Formula
Chord Tones: A - D - E
Interactive Fretboard Chart
Golden badges mark the root; purple badges show active chord tones.
Musical Role & Bass Application
Character: Open, floating, and anticipating resolution.
Bass Application: Rock intros, ambient bass drones, and dramatic gospel/pop cadences.
Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the A Suspended 4th (Sus4) bass chord?
The chord tones of the A Suspended 4th (Sus4) bass chord are: A - D - E. The formula is: 1 - 4 - 5.
How do bassists use Suspended 4th (Sus4) chords in basslines?
Open, floating, and anticipating resolution. Rock intros, ambient bass drones, and dramatic gospel/pop cadences.
How can I practice this bass chord across 4, 5, and 6 strings?
Toggle between 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string fretboards on this page, or launch Basnote Simple Learning for real-time Web MIDI input and note-role grading.