Bsus2 chord (B suspended second) on piano
Bsus2 (B suspended second) has three notes: B, C sharp and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Bsus2 is the Isus2 chord in B major, the IIsus2 in A major, the IVsus2 in F# major, the Vsus2 in E major and the VIsus2 in D major.
Bsus2 inversions and fingering
B C# F# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
C# F# B · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
F# B C# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Bsus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | B C# F# |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Bsus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C#3 (2), F#3 (5), B3 (1), C#4 (2), F#4 (5), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bsus2 chord?
Bsus2 (B suspended second) has three notes: B, C sharp and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. B is the root, C# is the major second and F# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Bsus2 on piano?
Play B, C# and F# together. Root position: B C# F# · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Bsus2 in?
In major keys, Bsus2 is the Isus2 chord in B major, the IIsus2 in A major, the IVsus2 in F# major, the Vsus2 in E major and the VIsus2 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Bsus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, C#. With no 3rd, Bsus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to B or Bm.