B Sus2 Chord

Bsus2 Level 4: The Studio

B Sus2 (Bsus2) is built from the notes B, C#, F#. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 B
Major 2nd 2 C#
Perfect 5th 7 F#

What does b sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

B Sus2 Chord in music

A bright, ringing voicing (B-C#-F#) popular in alternative and progressive rock. The sharps give it a clean, incisive character.

How to recognise b sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Bsus2 (B-C#-F#) has a clean, incisive quality. All three notes are sharps or naturals, giving it a bright, transparent character. Compare it to Bbsus2 — the half-step difference in root creates a noticeable shift in brightness that trains fine-grained root discrimination.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a B Sus2 chord?
B Sus2 (Bsus2) contains three notes: B, C#, F#. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise B Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying B Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is B Sus2 in ChordFrog?
B Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other B chords

B Major Chord B Minor Chord B Diminished Chord B Augmented Chord B Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord

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