A#sus2 chord on piano
A Sharp Suspended Second, also written Bbsus2. Notes: A#, C and F.
How to play A#sus2
- Find A# just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add C and F above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
A#sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
A# · C · F1st inversion
C · F · A#2nd inversion
F · A# · CNotes 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.
More A# chords
All A# piano chordssuspended second chords in every key
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 piano?
Play A#, C and F together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of A#sus2?
Root position: A# C F. 1st inversion: C F A#. 2nd inversion: F A# C.
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.