Asus2sus4 chord on guitar
A Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: A, B, D and E.
How to play Asus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open A, D, B and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: A (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 2 below
All 3 ways to play Asus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyFret 2 position
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardNotes and theory
Aroot
B2 · major second
D4 · perfect fourth
E5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
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Questions
What notes are in the Asus2sus4 chord?
Asus2sus4 (A suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: A (root), B (major second), D (perfect fourth) and E (perfect fifth).
How do you play Asus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Asus2sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A). Let the open A, D, B and high E strings ring. Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is Asus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 1 fretted note plus open strings.
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.