Bb sus2 chord (Bbsus2) on guitar and piano

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Bb sus2
The Bb sus2 / A# sus2 chord (Bbsus2) is made of the notes Bb, C and F. It is built from the root Bb with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

Bb sus2

Notes: Bb – C – F
Guitar — positions on the neck
Bbsus2×13411Bbsus23211134Bbsus26123411Bbsus2××81341Bbsus2××104112Bbsus2×1313411
Piano — root position and inversions
Bbsus2C125Bb C FBbsus2C125C F BbBbsus2C135F Bb C

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x13311. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Bb
root
C
second
F
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Bb sus2 chord?

The notes of the Bb sus2 chord (Bbsus2) are Bb, C and F.

How do you play the Bb sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 6 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x13311.

How is the Bb sus2 chord built?

The Bb sus2 / A# sus2 chord (Bbsus2) is made of the notes Bb, C and F. It is built from the root Bb with a second and a perfect fifth.

Are Bb and A# the same chord?

Yes: Bb and A# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Bb sus2 / A# sus2 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.