A suspended 2nd · Piano
Asus2 Chord on Piano
The Asus2 chord (A suspended 2nd) is built from the notes A, B and E. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.
Chord diagrams
Notes in this chord
- A
- B
- E
Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5
How to play
To play Asus2 on piano, press A, B and E 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 Asus2 this structure sits on the root A, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto A, B and E.
Frequently asked questions
- Which notes are in the Asus2 chord?
- Asus2 contains the notes A, B and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
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