Bsus2 Chord (B suspended 2nd) on Guitar
Bsus2 (B suspended 2nd) is made of the notes B – C# – F#. The easiest guitar fingering is 7444xx (low E to high e; x = muted, 0 = open). It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
Main shape
Alternative shape
How to play Bsus2
- Press the 6th string (low E) at fret 7 (B).
- Press the 5th string (A) at fret 4 (C#).
- Press the 4th string (D) at fret 4 (F#).
- Press the 3rd string (G) at fret 4 (B).
- Do not play the 2nd string (B).
- Do not play the 1st string (high e).
| String | Fret | Note | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th string (low E) | 7 | B | R |
| 5th string (A) | 4 | C# | 2 |
| 4th string (D) | 4 | F# | 5 |
| 3rd string (G) | 4 | B | R |
| 2nd string (B) | x (mute) | - | |
| 1st string (high e) | x (mute) | - |
What is a B suspended 2nd chord?
A suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with the second note of the scale, so it is neither major nor minor.
Notes and formula. Bsus2 contains B, C#, F#. Counted from the root B, that is R (root), 2 (major 2nd), 5 (perfect 5th).
Sound. Open, airy and unresolved. Without a third, the chord floats and leaves the mood undecided.
Where it is used. Used in indie, pop, rock and worship music to add colour, or to move to and from a major or minor chord for a "resolve" effect.
Tips for playing Bsus2
Alternate between the sus2 and the plain major or minor chord to hear the tension release. This is the classic "suspension".
Common mistake: Thinking sus2 is a minor chord. There is no third, so it is neutral, not sad.
Scales to play over Bsus2
Related chords
Bsus2 chord FAQ
What notes are in a Bsus2 chord?
Bsus2 (B suspended 2nd) contains the notes B, C#, F#. The formula is R–2–5 relative to the root B.
How do you play Bsus2 on guitar?
The most common shape for Bsus2 is 7444xx, read from the low E string to the high e string (x = muted, 0 = open, numbers = frets). It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
Is Bsus2 an easy guitar chord?
It is rated intermediate. It uses a barre, so it is more demanding than an open chord. Expect it to take some practice to sound clean.
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