A# suspended 2nd · Piano
A#sus2 Chord on Piano
The A#sus2 chord (A# suspended 2nd) is built from the notes A#, C and F. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press. The same chord is also written Bbsus2; both spellings sound identical.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- A♯
- C
- F
Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5
Also written: Bbsus2
How to play
To play A#sus2 on piano, press A#, C and F together. In root position the lowest note is A#, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.
Theory behind the chord
Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On A#sus2 this structure sits on the root A#, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto A#, C and F.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the A#sus2 chord?
- A#sus2 contains the notes A#, C and F. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
- Are A#sus2 and Bbsus2 the same chord?
- Yes. A#sus2 and Bbsus2 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.
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