Ukulele A#sus4 | B♭sus4 chord diagram
A#sus4 | B♭sus4 is one of the essential Ukulele chords. On this page, you can find how to play A#sus4 | B♭sus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play A#sus4 | B♭sus4, follow these steps: Place index finger on E string and A string fret 1. Place ring finger on G string fret 3. Place pinky on C string fret 3. A#sus4 can also be written as B♭sus4; these names are enharmonic equivalents that represent the same pitch class.
Tips
- Place E string with your index finger and A string with your index finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On E string, press fret 1 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Keep the barre firm so every string rings clearly.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A# - D# - F
- Intervals
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Chord Type
- Sus4 — tension awaiting resolution
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Barre chord
- Yes
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play A#sus4 | B♭sus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Ukulele A#sus4 | B♭sus4 chord diagram3-3-6-6
Ukulele A#sus4 | B♭sus4 chord diagram3-5-6-6
Ukulele A#sus4 | B♭sus4 chord diagram8-5-6-6
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to A#sus4 | B♭sus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → D#sus2 | E♭sus2 chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to D#sus2 | E♭sus2, follow these steps:
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on C string fret 3.
2. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → A#m | B♭m chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to A#m | B♭m, follow these steps:
- While playing A#sus4 | B♭sus4, lift your pinky from C string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on C string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
3. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → D#add9 | E♭add9 chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to D#add9 | E♭add9, follow these steps:
- While playing A#sus4 | B♭sus4, lift your pinky from C string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 3.
4. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → D# | E♭ chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to D# | E♭, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 3 to C string fret 3.
- Lift your pinky from C string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
5. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → A# | B♭ chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to A# | B♭, follow these steps:
- While playing A#sus4 | B♭sus4, lift your pinky from C string fret 3.
- Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on C string fret 2.
6. A#sus4 | B♭sus4 → D#m | E♭m chord transition
To move from A#sus4 | B♭sus4 to D#m | E♭m, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 3.
- Keep pinky on C string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on E string fret 2.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A#sus4 | B♭sus4 suitable for beginners on Ukulele?
A#sus4 | B♭sus4 sits in the intermediate range for Ukulele players. It uses a 3-fret span and includes a barre technique. Work on clean tone before pushing tempo.
Any beginner-friendly alternative for A#sus4 | B♭sus4?
A#sus4 | B♭sus4 has a more accessible version for Ukulele players. The alternative voicing uses fingering 8-5-6-6. It is a practical bridge between beginner and full voicings.