Asus2 guitar chord (A Suspended 2nd)

Symbols: sus2

Steps: 1-2-5

Notes: A-B-E

The A suspended 2nd chord is a refreshing alternative to standard major or minor chords. Featuring the notes A, B and E (root, second, and fifth), it creates a light and open sound with a sense of movement. This chord is great for adding brightness and flexibility to progressions. Below, you'll find three variations how to play the "A sus2" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1
Asus2 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 2nd fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 2nd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2
Asus2 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Barre the 7th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3
Asus2 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 12th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Place your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret and press down
  • Use your ring finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 14th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Other A Chords

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Other Suspended 2nd Chords