Guitar Asus2 chord diagram
Asus2 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On Chordier, this chord appears in 1 different songs. On this page, you can find how to play Asus2, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play Asus2, follow these steps: Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
Tips
- Place D string with your middle finger and G string with your ring finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On D string, press fret 2 with your middle finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play Asus2 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (D string and G string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- A - B - E
- Intervals
- 1 - 2 - 5
- Chord Type
- Sus2 — open and suspended
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play Asus2 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar Asus2 chord diagramx-2-2-2-5-5
Guitar Asus2 chord diagramx-2-2-4-5-5
Guitar Asus2 chord diagram5-x-2-4-5-5
Guitar Asus2 chord diagram5-x-x-4-5-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to Asus2, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. Asus2 → Am chord transition
To move from Asus2 to Am, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
2. Asus2 → Am/E chord transition
To move from Asus2 to Am/E, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
3. Asus2 → E5 chord transition
To move from Asus2 to E5, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
4. Asus2 → Em chord transition
To move from Asus2 to Em, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
5. Asus2 → Amaj7 chord transition
To move from Asus2 to Amaj7, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
6. Asus2 → C#m/A | D♭m/A chord transition
To move from Asus2 to C#m/A | D♭m/A, follow these steps:
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
- Place index finger on G string fret 1.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from Asus2 across songs on this site.
1. Asus2 → Cmaj7 chord transition
To move from Asus2 to Cmaj7, follow these steps:
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on D string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing Asus2 use the transition to Cmaj7 at 50%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Songs Using Asus2 Chord
Popular songs that feature the Asus2 chord, perfect for practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asus2 easy to play on Guitar?
Guitar Asus2 is beginner-friendly. It spans 1 frets. Practice slowly to keep each note clean.
What is the easiest way to play Asus2?
There is a simpler alternative for Asus2 on Guitar. The alternative voicing uses fingering 5-x-x-4-5-5. This voicing reduces hand movement and makes clean transitions easier.
What chords transition well from Asus2 on Guitar?
Guitar Asus2 commonly moves to Em and Cmaj7. Based on our catalog data, Asus2 to Em is recorded 1 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 50% of outgoing Asus2 transitions. Asus2 to Cmaj7 is recorded 1 times, appears in 1 songs, and represents 50%.
What songs use the Asus2 chord?
The Script - The Man Who Cant Be Moved Chords is one of 1 songs that use the Asus2 chord.