Asus2 guitar chord
The Asus2 chord (A suspended 2nd) is built from the notes A, B and E, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- A B E
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Beginner
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x02200How to play Asus2
The standard open Asus2 shape is x02200. It needs 2 fingers and stays in the first few frets, so it is one of the chords most players learn early.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Asus2 chord?
Asus2 contains A, B and E. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Asus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The open shape (x02200) is beginner-friendly and doesn't need a barre.
What can I play instead of Asus2?
A is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Asus2 is too hard or too busy.