In this section: Chords

Asus2 (Asus2)

A major without the finger on the B string: the open string supplies the second. An open sound, often alternated with A and Asus4.

It’s played in open position, near the nut. It’s mostly used to add movement to A major, which it resolves to.

Chord diagram

e|--0--|
B|--0--|
G|--2--|
D|--2--|
A|--0--|
E|--x--|

Open B string muted? Your middle finger, on the G string, is touching it. Curve it more.

Sounds muddy? You’re strumming the low E string. Start on the A string.

A and Asus4: the two neighbors of Asus2.

e|--0--|
B|--2--|
G|--2--|
D|--2--|
A|--0--|
E|--x--|

e|--0--|
B|--3--|
G|--2--|
D|--2--|
A|--0--|
E|--x--|

Dust in the Wind (Kansas) alternates Asus2 and Asus4 in its fingerpicking pattern.

The chords in its key, the ones you hear most often around Asus2.

e|--0--|
B|--2--|
G|--2--|
D|--2--|
A|--0--|
E|--x--|

A majorresolution

e|--2--|
B|--3--|
G|--2--|
D|--0--|
A|--x--|
E|--x--|

e|--0--|
B|--0--|
G|--1--|
D|--2--|
A|--2--|
E|--0--|