Ab7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Ab7sus2 on ukulele is 1-3-2-1: barre the 1st fret across the g and A strings with your index finger, put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. You will also see it written as G#7sus2, G sharp seventh suspended second.
- Notes: Ab, Bb, Eb and Gb
- Frets: 1 3 2 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Ab7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- G#7sus2, or Ab seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- Ab (root), Bb (major 2nd), Eb (perfect 5th), Gb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Ab, Bb, Eb and Gb
- Frets
- 1 3 2 1
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Ab7sus2 chord
Here is the Ab7sus2 chord step by step:
- Lay your index finger flat across the g and A strings at the 1st fret, a small barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the C string.
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Strum all four strings.
Roll your index finger slightly onto its bony side so it presses every string evenly. Read how to play bar chords if it keeps buzzing. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play Ab7sus2?
Not really. 1-3-2-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Ab7sus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the Ab7sus2 chord?
The Ab7sus2 chord is built from four notes: Ab, Bb, Eb and Gb (the root, major 2nd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the Ab7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once Ab7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Ab7, Abmaj7, Abm and Ab. It works as a richer color alongside the basic chords you already know. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.