Guitar chord · Very easy
A sus2 chord (Asus2) — guitar chord chart
Asus2 is a sus2 chord built on A. Its notes are A, B, E. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.
Asus2 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Asus2
- Index (1) on the 4th string, fret 2 (E).
- Middle (2) on the 3rd string, fret 2 (A).
- Let strings 5, 2, 1 ring open.
- Strum from the 5th string down; don’t play string 6.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
Once the open shape is comfortable, try the barre version at fret 5: same chord, higher voice, and a shape you can move all over the neck.
Notes in Asus2
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root |
| 2 | B | major 2nd |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Asus2
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Asus2 chord?
- Asus2 (A sus2) has 3 notes: A, B, E.
- Is Asus2 hard to play?
- No — the open-position shape needs no barre, so it’s a good beginner chord.
- What’s the difference between Asus2 and A?
- A is A C♯ E. With the 2nd instead of the 3rd, sus2 is neither major nor minor: open, airy and modern.