Asus2 chord (A suspended second) on piano
Asus2 (A suspended second) has three notes: A, B and E. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Asus2 is the Isus2 chord in A major, the IIsus2 in G major, the IVsus2 in E major, the Vsus2 in D major and the VIsus2 in C major.
Asus2 inversions and fingering
A B E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
B E A · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
E A B · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Asus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | A B E |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Asus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (5), A3 (1), B3 (2), E4 (5), A4 (1), B4 (2).
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Questions
What notes are in the Asus2 chord?
Asus2 (A suspended second) has three notes: A, B and E. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. A is the root, B is the major second and E is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Asus2 on piano?
Play A, B and E together. Root position: A B E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Asus2 in?
In major keys, Asus2 is the Isus2 chord in A major, the IIsus2 in G major, the IVsus2 in E major, the Vsus2 in D major and the VIsus2 in C major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Asus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, B. With no 3rd, Asus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to A or Am.