Ab sus2 chord (Absus2) on guitar and piano

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Ab sus2
The Ab sus2 / G# sus2 chord (Absus2) is made of the notes Ab, Bb and Eb. It is built from the root Ab with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

Ab sus2

Notes: Ab – Bb – Eb
Guitar — positions on the neck
Absus2211134Absus24123411Absus2××61341Absus2××84112Absus2×1113411
Piano — root position and inversions
Absus2C125Ab Bb EbAbsus2C125Bb Eb AbAbsus2C135Eb Ab Bb

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 411144. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Ab
root
Bb
second
Eb
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Ab sus2 chord?

The notes of the Ab sus2 chord (Absus2) are Ab, Bb and Eb.

How do you play the Ab sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 411144.

How is the Ab sus2 chord built?

The Ab sus2 / G# sus2 chord (Absus2) is made of the notes Ab, Bb and Eb. It is built from the root Ab with a second and a perfect fifth.

Are Ab and G# the same chord?

Yes: Ab and G# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Ab sus2 / G# sus2 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.