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== Homework ==
* Know that a suspended chord is a triad that lacks a 3rd, instead using a major 2nd or perfect 4th.
* Know that sus2 is (R M2 P5), and can also be seen as stacked 5ths (R P5 M9).
* Know that sus4 is (R P4 P5), and can also be seen as stacked 4ths when inverted (P5 R P4).
* Know that the sus2 and sus4 chords are actually inverses of each other.
* Practice all of the suspended chord shapes above. Some are difficult and can be skipped if you find them too challenging.
* Know that the harmonic function of suspended chords is to retain a note from the previous chord as the 2nd/4th of the suspended chord, which then resolves to the 3rd. This typically occurs on a resolution to tonic. When dominant-function chords resolve to tonic, they retain the 2nd of the key. When sub-dominant function chords resolve to tonic, they retain the 4th of the key.
* Play the sample progression that makes use of the suspended resolution above.
* Make up a sample progression that makes uses v - isus2 - i. Make a sample progression that uses iv - isus4 - i.
* Understand suspended chords in the context of melodic playing, and practice the sample progression above that makes use of this.
== Q & A ==