About the Bsus2 chord
A sus2 replaces the third with the second, so it is neither major nor minor and sounds open and airy. Players often slide between a sus2, the plain chord and a sus4 for movement. The symbol for it is Bsus2.
How to play Bsus2
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 5 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the D string at fret 4.
- Put your ring finger on the G string at fret 4.
- Strum and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of B major
These are the chords built on each note of the B major scale, so they all sound good together with Bsus2. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other B chords
Bsus2 chord questions
What notes are in a Bsus2 chord?
Bsus2 is made of B, C♯ and F♯. In intervals that is 1, 2, 5 above the root, B.
What is the easiest way to play Bsus2?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 2 4 4 2 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is Bsus2 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.