Labeling suspension chords

1. How do you label a suspension?
2. How do you label chords?

How do you label a suspension?

Suspensions are labeled based on intervals above the bass. The four common suspension types are 9-8, 7-6, 4-3, and 2-3. Many other types are possible, especially if the bass moves before the resolution occurs.

How do you label chords?

Chords are often labeled according to their function within a key. One system for doing so uses Roman numerals to designate the scale degree of the chord's root. Some musicians also use Roman numerals to describe the quality of the chord. Capital Roman numerals (I, II, III, etc.)