Ab 7sus4
Notes:Ab – Db – Eb – Gb
Formula:R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals:P1-P4-P5-m7
Scale Degrees:1-4-5-b7
Introduction
The Ab 7sus4 piano chord (Ab7sus4) consists of the notes Ab, Db, Eb, Gb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7 | Scale degrees: 1-4-5-b7.
Enharmonic equivalent: A♭ is enharmonically equivalent to G♯. See G# 7sus4.
Notes
Ab 7sus4 Inversions
| Position | Notes |
|---|---|
| Root Position | Ab4 – Db5 – Eb5 – Gb5 |
| 1st Inversion | Db4 – Eb4 – Gb4 – Ab4 |
| 2nd Inversion | Eb4 – Gb4 – Ab4 – Db5 |
| 3rd Inversion | Gb4 – Ab4 – Db5 – Eb5 |
Key Signature
The key of Ab 7sus4 has 4 flats: B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭.
B♭E♭A♭D♭
Theory: Intervals
Formula: R-P4-P5-m7
Intervals: P1-P4-P5-m7
The Ab 7sus4 is built by stacking intervals from the root note. The formula R-P4-P5-m7 describes the scale degrees used. The intervals P1-P4-P5-m7 show the distance between each note in the chord.
Ab 7sus4 — Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the Ab 7sus4 chord?
The Ab 7sus4 chord (Ab7sus4) contains 4 notes: Ab, Db, Eb, Gb. Formula: R-P4-P5-m7.
How is Ab7sus4 used in music?
Ab7sus4 is used in jazz, fusion, and contemporary music to add harmonic color. It appears as a dominant or tonic chord depending on context.
What is the scale degree formula for Ab7sus4?
Ab7sus4 uses scale degrees 1-4-5-b7, giving it its distinctive sound.
Practice Tips
- Start by placing your thumb on Ab and spacing remaining fingers across the chord.
- Practice Ab7sus4 slowly with separate hands before combining.
- Listen carefully to the tension created by the altered tones in this chord.
- Try voicing Ab7sus4 in different octaves to find the most comfortable position.
- Resolve Ab7sus4 to a nearby chord to hear its function in context.