Chord · Triads
Asus2 — A Suspended 2nd
Asus2 is the A suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root A with major 2nd (B) and perfect 5th (E) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes A B E. On the piano it sits at A (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Asus2.
- Root
- A
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- A B E
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Asus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | root | A3 |
| 2 | B | major 2nd | B3 |
| 5 | E | perfect 5th | E4 |
Other triads on A
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.