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A♭sus2 piano chord

A♭ suspended 2nd · Absus2

Symbol
A♭sus2
Notes
A♭ – B♭ – E♭
Formula
1 – 2 – 5
Play it yourself

On a computer you can also use the keys A W S E D F T G Y H U J K.

The keyboard below is loaded with A♭sus2. Play it, change a note and see what the chord becomes.

How to play A♭sus2

Press A♭ – B♭ – E♭ together. With the right hand, a common fingering is 1–3–5: thumb on A♭, middle finger, little finger on top.

Inversions

An inversion puts a different chord tone in the bass. The chord keeps its name; only the lowest note changes.

Root position A♭ – B♭ – E♭
1st inversion B♭ – E♭ – A♭
2nd inversion E♭ – A♭ – B♭

Practice A♭sus2 until it sticks

ChordWise recognizes A♭sus2 the moment you play it and drills you on it with the coach, in every inversion.

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