Suspension and release
in A major
Piano chord
A Sus2 Piano Chord (Asus2)
The A Sus2 chord on piano is made of the notes A, B and E. Open and airy. The 3rd is replaced by the 2nd.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in A Sus2?
3 notes, built 1 – 2 – 5 up from A.
- Notes
- A – B – E
- Formula
- 1 – 2 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 2 – 7
- Symbol
- Asus2
- Chord type
- Suspended 2nd, 3 notes
How to play A Sus2 on piano
- Right hand: A (1), B (3), E (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on A.
- Left hand: A (5), B (3), E (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on A.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
A Sus2 inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Asus2/B, Asus2/E.
Can you find A Sus2?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of A Sus2 (Asus2)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
A Sus2 chord FAQ
What notes are in the A Sus2 chord?
A Sus2 (Asus2) has 3 notes: A, B and E. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5, counted up from A.
How do you play A Sus2 on the piano?
Put your right thumb on A and play A, B and E with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on A.
What are the inversions of A Sus2?
1st inversion: B, E, A (Asus2/B). 2nd inversion: E, A, B (Asus2/E).