A♭7sus4
A♭ 7th Suspended 4th
1 4 5 ♭7
Notes in A♭7sus4
A♭R
C♯4
E♭5
F♯♭7
The A♭7sus4 chord contains 4 notes: A♭, C♯, E♭, F♯
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | A♭ | Root |
| 4 | 5 | C♯ | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | 7 | E♭ | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | F♯ | Minor 7th |
About A♭ 7th Suspended 4th Chords
7sus4 chords combine the suspended 4th sound with a dominant 7th. They create a tension that can resolve either to a dominant 7th or a major chord. Common in gospel, soul, and contemporary worship music, they add movement and anticipation.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of A♭7sus4 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
A♭ Mixolydian
The 4th and ♭7 both live in Mixolydian. Perfect fit.
A♭ Dorian
Also works — the 4th and ♭7 are present, with a minor-leaning color.