This chord has 4 voicings across the fretboard. Use the arrows to see each shape and fingering — and tap any dot on the diagram to hear that note.
A7sus4 Guitar Chord
A dominant seventh sus4. A7sus4 has bluesy character.
Also known as
- A 7sus4
- A dominant 7th suspended 4th
How to Play This Chord
Position your fingers on the fretboard as shown in the diagram. The vertical lines represent the strings, from low E (left) to high E (right), and the horizontal lines are the frets. Numbers inside the dots indicate which finger to use: 1 (index), 2 (middle), 3 (ring), 4 (pinky). An X means don't play that string; an O means play it open. A bar spanning multiple strings means one finger presses across all of them at once — this is known as a barre chord.
Tips & Tricks
This open voicing adds the sus4 (D) to A7. It creates rich tension that wants to resolve to A7. It's frequently used in folk, worship, and classic rock. The open strings contribute to a full, resonant sound that fills a room on acoustic guitar.