Asus2
Triads · A root
Asus2
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy.
0 st2 st7 st
Notes in Asus2
ARoot
B3rd
E5th
A is the reference pitch (A440). Very common in rock and pop — the vi chord in C major.
Identify the Chord Quality on A
Each chord below is played on A. Listen and identify whether you heard Asus2, Am, A7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus2 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in A
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About the Asus2 Chord
The Asus2 chord is a sus2 chord built on A. It contains the notes A, B, E — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy. Practising the Asus2 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.