Bb Suspended Second Guitar Chord (Bbsus2) | Easy Ways to Play It

Bb sus2 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the Bb sus2 chord. This unique chord belongs to the family of suspended chords, which are characterized by their lack of a third note. The Bb sus2 chord is composed of three distinct notes: Bb, C, and F. These notes correspond to specific intervals, namely 1 (the Root), 2 (Major Second), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). If you're interested in learning more about how these intervals come together to form chords, you can check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

The beauty of the Bb sus2 chord lies in its simplicity and versatility. It can be used in a variety of musical genres and can add a unique touch to your chord progressions. If you're new to the concept of suspended chords, you might find our tutorial on suspended (sus) guitar chords helpful. It provides a comprehensive overview of these types of chords and how they can be used to enhance your music.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with clear chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you understand and master the Bb sus2 chord. You'll learn how the tones that compose this chord are arranged on the fretboard, and how to play it in various positions. For those who are visual learners, our interactive tool for analyzing chord shapes may prove particularly useful.

Whether you're a beginner looking to expand your chord vocabulary, or an experienced player seeking to delve deeper into the world of suspended chords, this tutorial on the Bb sus2 chord will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need. So grab your guitar, and let's get started!

Bb sus2 chord Notes:

BbCF

Chord Formula:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Bbsus2 Guitar Chord Diagrams

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Position 1
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Bb sus2 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C sus2 | D sus2 | E sus2 | F sus2 | G sus2 | A sus2 | B sus2 | C#sus2 | D#sus2 | F#sus2 | G#sus2 | A#sus2 | Absus2 | Bbsus2 | Dbsus2 | Ebsus2 | Gbsus2

Create your Bb sus2 chord shapes

This fretboard map shows you the tones in the chord all along the neck. You can play this chord by choosing some of the chord tones.

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1
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3
4
5
6
7
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9
10
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13
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15
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1
2
5
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