Ukulele A7sus4 chord diagram
A7sus4 is one of the essential Ukulele 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 C string fret 2.
Tips
- Place C string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On C string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- To play A7sus4 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (C string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
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.
Ukulele A7sus4 chord diagram2-4-3-4
Ukulele A7sus4 chord diagram2-1-3-4
Ukulele A7sus4 chord diagram6-7-5-7
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A7sus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A7sus4 → Am chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Am, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
2. A7sus4 → Am7 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Am7, follow these steps:
- While playing A7sus4, lift your middle finger from C string fret 2.
3. A7sus4 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
4. A7sus4 → A chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to A, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
5. A7sus4 → A#7 | B♭7 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to A#7 | B♭7, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
6. A7sus4 → Cadd9 chord transition
To move from A7sus4 to Cadd9, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on C string fret 2.
- Place ring finger on A string fret 3.
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 middle finger from C string fret 2.
- Place index finger on C string fret 1.
On Ukulelearn, 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 C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on E string fret 1.
On Ukulelearn, 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 Ukulele?
Ukulele A7sus4 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play A7sus4?
There is a simpler alternative for A7sus4 on Ukulele. The alternative voicing uses fingering 6-7-5-7. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from A7sus4 on Ukulele?
Ukulele 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%.