Asus2sus4 guitar chord (A Suspended 2nd, Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus2sus4

Steps: 1-2-4-5

Notes: A-B-D-E

The A sus2sus4 chord blends the suspended 2nd and suspended 4th intervals, creating an intriguing suspended sound. Its notes A, B, D and E offer a fresh, open harmony that can be used in various genres, including rock and folk. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A sus2sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 2nd fret and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Press the E (1st) string on the 7th fret with your pinky
Barre the 5th fret with your index finger, extending over the 2nd to the 6th strings
Place your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 7th fret and press down
Use your middle finger to press the D (4th) string down on the 7th fret
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering the 1st to the 4th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 10th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 12th fret from the 1st to the 5th strings
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 14th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

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