Absus2 chord
Ab suspended 2nd · also written G#sus2
C4
Ab
Bb
C5
Eb
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Notes
- AbR
- Bb2
- Eb5
Formula: R – 2 – 5
Absus2 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Absus2
C4
Ab
Bb
C5
Eb
1st inversion Absus2/Bb
C4
Bb
C5
Eb
Ab
2nd inversion Absus2/Eb
C5
Eb
Ab
Bb
C6
More Ab chords
Suspended 2nd chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Absus2 chord?
The Ab suspended 2nd chord (Absus2) has 3 notes: Ab, Bb and Eb.
How do you play Absus2 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Ab, Bb and Eb, starting from Ab. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 2nd chord?
R – 2 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 2, 7).
Is Absus2 the same as G#sus2?
Yes. Ab and G# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Absus2 and G#sus2 sound the same.