Bsus2
B Suspended 2nd — the third is replaced by the second — open, airy, neither major nor minor.
The keys
B – C♯ – F♯
What's inside Bsus2
| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| B | Root | 1 |
| C♯ | Major 2nd | 2 |
| F♯ | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | B4 – D♭5 – G♭5 |
| 1st inversion | D♭5 – G♭5 – B5 |
| 2nd inversion | G♭5 – B5 – D♭6 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | B2 – G♭3 |
| Right (colour) | D♭5 – G♭5 |
Where Bsus2 lives
Suspend and resolve
Bsus2 → B
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Bsus → A → E
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Bsus2 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
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