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Bsus2 chord

B suspended 2nd

C4
B
C5
C#
F#

Want it in context? Open Bsus2 on the full piano.

Notes

  • B
    R
  • C#
    2
  • F#
    5

Formula: R – 2 – 5

Bsus2 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Bsus2

C4
B
C5
C#
F#

1st inversion Bsus2/C#

C5
C#
F#
B
C6

2nd inversion Bsus2/F#

C5
F#
B
C6
C#

FAQ

What notes are in the Bsus2 chord?

The B suspended 2nd chord (Bsus2) has 3 notes: B, C# and F#.

How do you play Bsus2 on the piano?

Put your right hand on B, C# and F#, starting from B. 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).