A#sus2sus4 chord on guitar
A Sharp Suspended Second And Fourth, also written Bbsus2sus4. Notes: A#, C, D# and F.
How to play A#sus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 6 (D#).
- Don't play the B and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
All 3 ways to play A#sus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 3 position
MediumBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 6
HardNotes and theory
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5. Strictly by music theory the notes are spelled A#, B#, D# 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#sus2sus4 chord?
A#sus2sus4 (A sharp suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: A# (root), C (major second), D# (perfect fourth) and F (perfect fifth).
How do you play A#sus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest A#sus2sus4 is the "fret 3 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 5 (C). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 6 (A#).
Is A#sus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.