root position: Asus2
A – B – E · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Asus2 Piano Chord
The A sus2 chord (Asus2) is made of the notes A, B and E. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Asus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| A | 1 | root |
| B | 2 | major 2nd |
| E | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Asus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Asus2 inversions
1st inversion: Asus2/B
B – E – A · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Asus2/E
E – A – B · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Asus2
Asus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Asus2
Asus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.