B suspended second guitar chord (Bsus2)
In a sus2 chord, the third is replaced by the second. Neither major nor minor, it sounds open and airy, often alternating with the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | root |
| C♯ (C sharp) | major second |
| F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 2 – 5 · B – C♯ – F♯
A progression with this chord
The suspended chord resolves to the major chord on the same root: you hear it in countless pop and rock intros.