A#sus2 chord on guitar
A Sharp Suspended Second, also written Bbsus2. Notes: A#, C and F.
How to play A#sus2
- Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 4 ways to play A#sus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
HardBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 10
HardNotes and theory
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, B# and E#; B# is the same key as C and E# is the same key as F.
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Questions
What notes are in the A#sus2 chord?
A#sus2 (A sharp suspended second) is made of three notes: A# (root), C (major second) and F (perfect fifth).
How do you play A#sus2 on guitar?
The easiest A#sus2 is the "barre at fret 1" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 6th (low E) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 1. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 3 (A#).
Is A#sus2 hard to play on guitar?
A#sus2 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play the open Asus2 shape, which sounds as A#sus2.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.