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B6sus2/F♯ is the B6 suspended 2nd / F♯ (2nd inversion) guitar chord with F♯ in the bass. It uses the notes B, C♯, F♯, and G♯ and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.
The B6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second C♯ while adding a major sixth G♯, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With F♯ in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of B6 suspended 2nd.
Also written as B6sus2.
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 sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.
Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.
B6sus2/F♯ uses the notes B, C♯, F♯, and G♯. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.
B6sus2/F♯ is also written as B6sus2.
Place the 1st finger on the 2nd fret of the 2nd string, 5th string, and 6th string in barre position. Place the 3rd finger on the 4th fret of the 3rd string and 4th string in barre position. Place the 4th finger on the 4th fret of the 1st string. Strum from the 6th string down.
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