Bbsus2 guitar chord
The Bbsus2 chord (Bb suspended 2nd) is built from the notes Bb, C and F, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- Bb C F
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 3
x13311How to play Bbsus2
The usual Bbsus2 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13311). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bbsus2 chord?
Bbsus2 contains Bb, C and F. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Bbsus2 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13311. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Asus2 shape.
What can I play instead of Bbsus2?
Bb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbsus2 is too hard or too busy.