Chord · Triads
B♭sus2 — B♭ Suspended 2nd
B♭sus2 is the B♭ suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root B♭ with major 2nd (C) and perfect 5th (F) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes B♭ C F. On the piano it sits at Bb (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still B♭sus2.
- Root
- B♭
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- B♭ C F
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of B♭sus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B♭ | root | B♭3 |
| 2 | C | major 2nd | C4 |
| 5 | F | perfect 5th | F4 |
Other triads on B♭
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.