root position: Bsus2
B – C♯ – F♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Bsus2 Piano Chord
The B sus2 chord (Bsus2) is made of the notes B, C♯ and F♯. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Bsus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| C♯ | 2 | major 2nd |
| F♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Bsus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Bsus2 inversions
1st inversion: Bsus2/C#
C♯ – F♯ – B · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Bsus2/F#
F♯ – B – C♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Bsus2
Bsus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Bsus2
Bsus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.