A Sus2 Chord

Asus2 Level 4: The Studio

A Sus2 (Asus2) is built from the notes A, B, E. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

Hear A Sus2 Chord

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 A
Major 2nd 2 B
Perfect 5th 7 E

What does a sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

A Sus2 Chord in music

An open, bright voicing (A-B-E) popular in acoustic and alternative rock. The stacked perfect intervals give it a ringing, metallic quality.

How to recognise a sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Asus2 (A-B-E) has a bright, metallic ring — especially on guitar where all three notes can be open strings. The B-E interval (a perfect fourth) gives the top of the chord a hollow, open quality. Compare it to Asus4 to hear how the second and fourth create different suspensions.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a A Sus2 chord?
A Sus2 (Asus2) contains three notes: A, B, E. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise A Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying A Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is A Sus2 in ChordFrog?
A Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other A chords

A Major Chord A Minor Chord A Diminished Chord A Augmented Chord A Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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