Bsus2 chord on guitar
B Suspended Second. Notes: B, C# and F#.
How to play Bsus2
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the A and D strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
Easier with a capo. Put a capo on fret 2 and play the Asus2 shape. It sounds as Bsus2.
All 4 ways to play Bsus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 11
HardNotes and theory
Broot
C#2 · major second
F#5 · perfect fifth
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5.
More B chords
All B guitar chordsBmajorBmminorB7dominant seventhBm7minor seventhBmaj7major seventhBsus4suspended fourthBdimdiminishedBaugaugmentedB6major sixthB9dominant ninthBadd9added ninthBm7b5half-diminishedBdim7diminished seventhB7sus4dominant seventh suspended fourthB5power chordBm6minor sixthBm9minor ninthBmaj9major ninth
suspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Bsus2 chord?
Bsus2 (B suspended second) is made of three notes: B (root), C# (major second) and F# (perfect fifth).
How do you play Bsus2 on guitar?
The easiest Bsus2 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
Is Bsus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.