Suspended 2nd · beginner
A suspended 2nd(Asus2)
An easy open A shape with a bright suspended sound. The open B string gives it its second.
Notes
Intervals
Finger placement
- AIndex finger (1): fret 2 of the D string.
- BMiddle finger (2): fret 2 of the G string.
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Sounding notes shown below · low E on the left
Choose a string to hear its note.
String & finger reference
| String | Fret | Finger | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 · low E | Muted | — | — |
| 5 · A | Open | — | A · root |
| 4 · D | 2 | 1 | E |
| 3 · G | 2 | 2 | A · root |
| 2 · B | Open | — | B |
| 1 · high E | Open | — | E |
Common mistakes
- Accidentally muting an open string.
- Strumming a bass string that should be left out.
Coaching tips
- Let the B string ring open, and avoid the low E string.
- Check the chord one string at a time before strumming across it.
Troubleshooting
An open string sounds muted
Arch the fretting fingers and check that no fingertip or finger pad is touching a neighboring open string.
The chord sounds muddy
Play each string on its own and leave out the muted low strings shown in the diagram.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A suspended 2nd chord?
A suspended 2nd contains A, B, E — the intervals R, 2, 5 from the root A.
Is A suspended 2nd a beginner chord?
A suspended 2nd is rated beginner. An easy open A shape with a bright suspended sound. The open B string gives it its second.
A suspended 2nd: an open string sounds muted — what should I do?
Arch the fretting fingers and check that no fingertip or finger pad is touching a neighboring open string.
A suspended 2nd: the chord sounds muddy — what should I do?
Play each string on its own and leave out the muted low strings shown in the diagram.