Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Guitar chord companion
A Sus2 Chord
Learn the A Sus2 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
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Playable A Sus2 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, open position
Low to high strings: x 0 2 2 0 0
G shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: 5 2 2 2 5 5
E shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 5 7 9 9 5 5
D shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: x x 7 9 10 7
C shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x 12 9 9 10 x
Full fretboard map
Every A Sus2 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using A Sus2
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.