B Suspended Second (Bsus2) chords on guitar
Welcome to our comprehensive guide on the B sus2 chord. As part of the family of suspended chords, the B sus2 chord is unique in its composition and sound. Rather than containing the typical root, third, and fifth of a major or minor chord, suspended chords like the B sus2 lack the third. Instead, they feature the root, a major second, and a perfect fifth.
The B sus2 chord is composed of the notes B, C#, and F#. These notes are built from the intervals of 1 (root), 2 (major second), and 5 (perfect fifth). For a more detailed explanation on how chords are built from intervals, you can refer to our guitar music theory tutorial.
Playing the B sus2 chord can be a bit more challenging than basic major or minor chords, but it provides a rich, open sound that can add depth to your music. This tutorial will guide you through chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you master the B sus2. If you need help understanding these diagrams and patterns, our fretboard intervals tutorial can be a great resource.
As you progress in your guitar journey, understanding and mastering chords like the B sus2 can open up a world of musical possibilities. For a more comprehensive understanding of guitar chords, check out our full tutorial about guitar chords.
Notes that compose the B sus2 chord:
BC#F#
How the Suspended Second chord is built:
Fingerings for the B Suspended Second guitar chord
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Position 1
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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
B sus2 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals
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.