The A sus2 chord (Asus2) is made of the notes A, B and E. It is built from the root A 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.
A sus2
Notes: A – B – E
Guitar — positions on the neck
Piano — root position and inversions
Fingerings and positions
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02200. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.
The notes of the A sus2 chord (Asus2) are A, B and E.
How do you play the A sus2 chord on guitar?
On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. The lowest shape is an open chord (no barre), easier for beginners. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x02200.
How is the A sus2 chord built?
The A sus2 chord (Asus2) is made of the notes A, B and E. It is built from the root A with a second and a perfect fifth.