Originally Posted by: bubbiebearI know a sus chord suspends the 3rd, and is replaced by the 2nd or 4th. On occasion I have seen chords written just sus. Does it mean the 2nd or 4th or it doesn't matter, It's what ever makes you happy?
Good question. The notation or sheet music should indicate sus2 or sus4. Because without the number it could be either. The only thing to do in this situation is listen to a recording of the song to hear which one is being used.
In my experience, the sus4 is used more than the sus2. But just as soon as you assume it should be a sus4, that's when it ought to be a sus2. :)
So, without the number indicating which sus, you need to listen to the song. Hope that helps!
