Absus2 guitar chord
The Absus2 chord (Ab suspended 2nd) is built from the notes Ab, Bb and Eb, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- Ab Bb Eb
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
411144How to play Absus2
The usual Absus2 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (411144). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Absus2
Fret 6
Questions
What notes are in the Absus2 chord?
Absus2 contains Ab, Bb and Eb. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Absus2 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 411144.
What can I play instead of Absus2?
Ab is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Absus2 is too hard or too busy.