Finger Positions

Root Note A#

Name A# suspended fourth sharp fifth over E

Intervals 1P-4P-5A

Relative Minor Gm

Notes E, A#, D#, F#

Aliases

How to play the A#sus4#5/E Chord

The A#sus4#5/E is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the A# suspended fourth sharp fifth over E is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A intervals. In the key of A# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the A#sus4#5/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

A# → F → Gm → D#

vi-IV-I-V

Gm → D# → A# → F

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to A# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

A# Cm Dm D# F Gm Adim

7ths

A#maj7 Cm7 Dm7 D#maj7 F7 Gm7 Am7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes E, A#, D#, F#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the A#sus4#5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 70, 63, 66

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 466.1637615180899, 311.1269837220809, 369.9944227116344