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About the Bbsus2 chord

To play Bb suspended 2nd, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string, and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the C string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

Bb

Quality

Suspended 2nd

Notes

Bb · C · F

How the Bbsus2 chord works

Bb

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

C

Major second(2)

An open-sounding second that replaces the third.

F

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Bbsus2 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string, and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the C string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Bbsus2?

Bb suspended 2nd contains three notes: Bb, C, and F — the root, major second, and perfect fifth.

What makes Bbsus2 a suspended 2nd chord?

The C forms a major second above Bb and replaces the third, defining a suspended 2nd chord.

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