B Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: B - C# - F#
Formula: 1 - 2 - 5
Intervals: Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Bsus2 guitar chord is played as x-2-4-4-2-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes B, C#, F#.
- Fret pattern
- x-2-4-4-2-2
- Chord notes
- B, C#, F#
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
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How to Play Bsus2
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Barre your index finger across fret 2 (A, B, high E strings)
- 3Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the D string
- 4Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
About Suspended 2nd Chords
The 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, creating an open, ambiguous sound that is neither major nor minor. Suspended 2nd chords are popular in modern rock, pop, and ambient music.
B Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Suspended 2nd guitar chord?
The B Suspended 2nd guitar chord uses the notes B, C#, F#.
How do you play Bsus2 on guitar?
Play the Bsus2 guitar chord with the x-2-4-4-2-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Barre your index finger across fret 2 (A, B, high E strings) Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 4 of the G string
What is the formula for B Suspended 2nd?
The B Suspended 2nd formula is 1 - 2 - 5: Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.