Bbsus2 chord
Bb suspended 2nd · also written A#sus2
C4
Bb
C
F
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Notes
- BbR
- C2
- F5
Formula: R – 2 – 5
Bbsus2 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bbsus2
C4
Bb
C
F
1st inversion Bbsus2/C
C
F
Bb
C6
2nd inversion Bbsus2/F
C5
F
Bb
C
More Bb chords
Suspended 2nd chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bbsus2 chord?
The Bb suspended 2nd chord (Bbsus2) has 3 notes: Bb, C and F.
How do you play Bbsus2 on the piano?
Put your right hand on Bb, C and F, starting from Bb. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 2nd chord?
R – 2 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 2, 7).
Is Bbsus2 the same as A#sus2?
Yes. Bb and A# are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so Bbsus2 and A#sus2 sound the same.