A sus2 chord for guitar (Asus2)
Diagram, fingering, and theory for the A sus2 chord (Asus2) on guitar: A · B · E.
Root
Chord
DiagramAsus2
Stacked thirds
1
2
5
Theory
Formula1-2-5
DifferenceThe 3rd gives way to the 2nd.
SoundOpen, neutral, crystalline.
FunctionSuspended color, neither major nor minor.
UseArpeggios, intros, pop-rock.
Next steps
Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.
A sus2
The A sus2 chord (Asus2) is made up of: A · B · E.
Arpeggios, intros, pop-rock.