Ab Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: Ab - Bb - Eb
Formula: 1 - 2 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Absus2 guitar chord is played as 4-6-6-3-4-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes Ab, Bb, Eb.
- Fret pattern
- 4-6-6-3-4-4
- Chord notes
- Ab, Bb, Eb
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
Absus2
How to Play Absus2
- 1Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, G, B, high E strings)
- 2Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the A string
- 3Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string
About Suspended 2nd Chords
The 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, creating an open, ambiguous sound that is neither major nor minor. Suspended 2nd chords are popular in modern rock, pop, and ambient music.
Ab Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the Ab Suspended 2nd guitar chord?
The Ab Suspended 2nd guitar chord uses the notes Ab, Bb, Eb.
How do you play Absus2 on guitar?
Play the Absus2 guitar chord with the 4-6-6-3-4-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 4 (low E, G, B, high E strings) Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the A string Place your pinky finger on fret 6 of the D string
What is the formula for Ab Suspended 2nd?
The Ab Suspended 2nd formula is 1 - 2 - 5: Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.