B♭ suspended 2nd chord on piano
B♭sus2 is a suspended 2nd chord built on B♭. It uses the notes B♭ - C - F and sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor. It is also written as A♯ suspended 2nd.
- Notes
- B♭ C F
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- B♭sus2
How to play B♭sus2 step by step
- Find B♭. B♭ is the last black key in each group of three. The same key is also called A♯.
- Add C, 2 half steps above B♭.
- Add F, 7 half steps above B♭.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
B♭sus2 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B♭ suspended 2nd chord?
The B♭ suspended 2nd chord (B♭sus2) contains 3 notes: B♭, C, F. Its formula is 1 - 2 - 5.
How do you play B♭sus2 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B♭ and play B♭, C, F together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is B♭ suspended 2nd the same as A♯ suspended 2nd?
Yes. B♭ suspended 2nd and A♯ suspended 2nd use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.