Open-position version
Let the open B and high E ring, and keep the low E muted unless you want a thicker voicing.
Guitar chord
Asus2 Guitar Chord
Asus2 is a suspended chord built from A, B, E. Open suspended color in A, D, E, and capo-friendly acoustic progressions.
Asus2 at a glance
Start with the notes and a practical fingering before changing voicings.
| Chord detail | What it means on guitar |
|---|---|
| Notes in the chord | A, B, E |
| Basic fingering | Open Asus2: x02200, usually made by lifting the finger that would fret B2 in A major. |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Common use | Open suspended color in A, D, E, and capo-friendly acoustic progressions. |
Fingering and voicings
Choose the version that keeps the progression clean in time.
Movable / barre version
Use x-12-14-14-12-12 for a movable Asus2 at the 12th fret. Barre the 12th fret from the A string through the high E.
Easier version
Use xx2200 if the A-string root is muddy.
Alternate chord colors
Asus4 (x02230) creates a stronger lift before resolving back to A.
Theory for Asus2
The chord name tells you the interval recipe; the key tells you its job.
| Concept | Value |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1-2-5 |
| Notes | A, B, E |
| Chord family | Suspended chord |
| Diatonic keys where it appears | A major, D major, E major, F# minor |
Common progressions using Asus2
Use these pages to hear the chord inside real movement instead of as an isolated shape.
Practice it in context
Open StrumForge to place Asus2 inside a progression with diagrams, playback, and scale context.
- StrumForge app Open the main guitar-first progression generator.
- Guitar chord progression generator Generate playable four-chord loops with diagrams and groove playback.
- Guitar practice app Use the native apps for daily practice, saved ideas, and longer sessions.
- Features See the progression, playback, diagram, and scale tools in one place.
FAQ
Short answers for players using this page as a practice or writing reference.
What notes are in Asus2?
Asus2 contains A, B, E.
What is the easiest Asus2 guitar shape?
Use xx2200 if the A-string root is muddy.
Is Asus2 a beginner chord?
Beginner is the practical difficulty. Use the easier version if the full voicing slows the progression down.
What progressions use Asus2?
Common examples include I-V-vi-IV Guitar Chord Progression, I-IV-V Guitar Chord Progression, vi-IV-I-V Guitar Chord Progression.