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Asus2 is the A suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes A, B, and E and the interval formula 1-2-5.
The A suspended 2nd suspended 2nd chord swaps the third for a major second B, giving it an airy, open feel. This ambiguity creates an ethereal quality, often used to add movement and intrigue without strong resolution.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
Asus2 uses the notes A, B, and E. Its interval formula is 1-2-5.
Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 4th string. Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string. Let the fifth, second, and first strings ring open. Strum from the 5th string down.
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