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B♭7sus2 is the B♭ dominant 7th suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes B♭, C, F, and A♭ and the interval formula 1-2-5-♭7.
The B♭ dominant 7th suspended 2nd dominant 7th suspended 2nd chord swaps the third with a major second C, producing an airy, suspended sound. The tension between the second C and minor seventh A♭ creates an unresolved, mystical feel, adding intrigue and complexity in jazz and fusion.
These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.
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Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.
The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.
The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.
The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.
The minor seventh adds bluesy or jazzy tension that wants to move onward.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
B♭7sus2 uses the notes B♭, C, F, and A♭. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-♭7.
Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, 3rd string, and 5th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string. Strum from the 5th string down.
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