B Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord

Notes: B - C# - F#

Formula: 1 - 2 - 5

Intervals: Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th

Bsus2

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Standard

How to Play Bsus2

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Barre your index finger across fret 2 (A, B, high E strings)
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the D string
  4. 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 on Other Instruments

Piano

Other B Chords

BBmB7Bmaj7Bm7BdimBaugBsus4

Other Suspended 2nd Chords

Csus2C#sus2Dsus2Ebsus2Esus2Fsus2F#sus2Gsus2Absus2Asus2Bbsus2