Chord · Triads
Bsus2 — B Suspended 2nd
Bsus2 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 B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Bsus2.
- 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 Bsus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 2 | C♯ | major 2nd | C♯4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
Other triads on B
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.