A#sus2 chord on ukulele
A Sharp Suspended Second, also written Bbsus2. Notes: A#, C and F.
How to play A#sus2
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F).
- Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 6 (A#).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play A#sus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 3
MediumBarre at fret 5
HardBarre at fret 8
HardBarre at fret 13
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 ukulele?
The easiest A#sus2 is the "barre at fret 3" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 3. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 5 (F). Put your pinky finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 6 (A#).
Is A#sus2 hard to play on ukulele?
A#sus2 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.