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Lesson 46 - Sus4 Chords |
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I. Index1. Introduction II. Content1. IntroductionIn this lesson, you will learn about the sus 4 chord. Sus is short for suspension. The sus 4 chord is similar to the major chord, except that the middle note of the sus 4 chord, in root position, is an interval of a major 4th above the root, instead of an interval of a major 3rd above the root, like in the major chord. For example, the notes of the C major chord are C, E, G. The notes of the C sus 4 chord are C, F, G.2. Constructing the Sus 4 ChordPlaying the sus 4 chord is easy. Just play a major chord in root position, but raise the middle note by one half step. Another way to think about it is by using a formula of half steps. Below is the formula for the sus 4 chord.Root + 5HS + 2HS 3. Playing the Sus 4 ChordLet's take a look at the sus 4 chord starting on C. This is called the C sus 4 chord (Csus4). In the animation below, the notes of the C sus 4 chord are first played separately, then together.Compare the C sus 4 chord above to the C major chord below, which you learned about in beginner lessons. Notice that the only visual difference between the C sus 4 chord and the major chord is that the middle note of the sus 4 chord, in root position, is one half step higher than the third note of the major chord, in root position. 4. Sus 4 Chord in all 12 KeysYou can play the sus 4 chord in all twelve keys. Below is a chart of all 12 sus 4 chords.5. ConclusionIn this lesson, you have learn how to play the C sus 4 chord. There is a sus 4 chord for each of the 12 keys.
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Intervals for 6th Chords are : Root + 4HS + 3HS + 2HS, and not Root + 4HS + 3HS + 4HS + 2HS (HS = Half Step)
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and 6th Chords ChartIntervals for 6th Chords are : Root + 4HS + 3HS + 2HS, and not Root + 4HS + 3HS + 4HS + 2HS (HS = Half Step)
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| Chord Name | Formula | Key of C | Symbol |
| Major | 1 - 3 - 5 | C - E - G | M or Maj |
| Major 6 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 6 | C - E - G - A | Maj6 |
| Major 7 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 | C - E - G - B | Maj7 |
| Major 9 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 9 | C - E - G - B - D | Maj9 |
| Major 11 | 1 - 3 - 5 - 7 - 9 - 11 | C-E-G-B-D-F | Maj11 |
| Major 13 | 1 -3 -5 -7 -9 -11-13 | C-E-G-B-D-F-A | Maj13 |
Lesson 48 - Major 11th Chords (Maj11) and Chords Chart
[ HS is Half-Step, Review: Lesson 14 - Intervals ]
[ HS is Half-Step, Review: Lesson 14 - Intervals ]
| Intervals | Major 11th Chord | Root | + | 4HS | + | 3HS | + | 4HS | + | 3HS | + | 3HS |
| Formula | Maj 11 | 1 | + | 3 | + | 5 | + | 7 | + | 9 | + | 11 |
| Key of C | Cmaj11 | C | + | E | + | G | + | B | + | D | + | F |
These chords are also used in Jazz music
Lesson 49 - Major 13th Chords and Chords Chart
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