Absus4 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Absus4 is a Ab sus4 chord with the notes A♭, D♭, E♭. In 5 string tuning, there are 24 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Absus, Ab4, Abadd4

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How to Play Absus4 on Bass

Absus4, Absus, Ab4, Abadd4

Notes: A♭, D♭, E♭

x,4,4,1,1 (x2311)
9,9,6,6,6 (23111)
9,9,6,6,8 (34112)
x,4,6,6,6 (x1234)
x,4,4,6,8 (x1123)
x,x,11,11,8 (xx231)
9,x,6,6,6 (2x111)
x,4,4,1,x (x231x)
9,9,6,6,x (2311x)
9,9,6,x,6 (231x1)
x,4,6,x,6 (x12x3)
x,4,4,x,8 (x11x2)
9,9,6,x,8 (341x2)
9,9,x,6,8 (34x12)
9,11,11,11,x (1234x)
9,9,11,x,8 (234x1)
9,x,11,11,8 (2x341)
9,11,x,11,8 (23x41)
9,9,x,11,8 (23x41)
9,9,6,x,x (231xx)
9,x,6,x,6 (2x1x1)
9,9,x,x,8 (23xx1)
9,11,x,11,x (12x3x)
9,x,x,11,8 (2xx31)

Quick Summary

  • The Absus4 chord contains the notes: A♭, D♭, E♭
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 24 voicings available
  • Also written as: Absus, Ab4, Abadd4
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Absus4 chord on Bass?

Absus4 is a Ab sus4 chord. It contains the notes A♭, D♭, E♭. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 24 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Absus4 on Bass?

To play Absus4 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 24 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Absus4 chord?

The Absus4 chord contains the notes: A♭, D♭, E♭.

How many ways can you play Absus4 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 24 voicings for the Absus4 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: A♭, D♭, E♭.

What are other names for Absus4?

Absus4 is also known as Absus, Ab4, Abadd4. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: A♭, D♭, E♭.