Asus2 Sus2 Akkord

The A Sus2 chord contains: A, B, E.

These notes are derived by applying the suspended 2nd interval formula (0–2–7 semitones) to the root note A.

Replaces the third with a major second.

Open, unresolved, modern sound. The Asus2 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of A major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

On piano, play A, B, E simultaneously.

In root position, A is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has B lowest, second inversion has E lowest.

A suspended 2nd chord has 3 notes: A, B, E (in A).

It is a triad — the most fundamental chord type.

The A major chord (A–C#–E) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The A minor chord (A–C–E) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

Asus2 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of A major.

It also appears as IV in the key of E major, and as V in the key of D major.

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The Asus2 chord notes (A, B, E) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

In the key of A major, Asus2 pairs naturally with D major (IV), E major (V), and F#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (Asus2–D–E) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

Asus2 root position: A in bass. First inversion: B in bass. Second inversion: E in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

Remember the formula: 0–2–7 semitones from root.

For Asus2: start on A, add 2 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any suspended 2nd chord.