B Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord — Drop C
Guitar chord voicings in Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D)
B Suspended 2nd Voicings in Drop C
B Suspended 2nd filtered by fret:
B Suspended 2nd in Drop C Tuning — Guide
The B Suspended 2nd chord is made up of the following notes: B, C#, F#.
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 5P.
The B Suspended 2nd chord in Drop C tuning (C-G-C-F-A-D) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
B sus2 substitutes the third for a major second, giving the notes B, C#, F# with intervals 1P, 2M, 5P. Like its sus4 sibling, this chord avoids declaring major or minor, but the second degree lends it a more modern, spacious, and airy character. Sus2 chords are favorites in alternative rock, post-rock, and worship music, where their openness creates an atmospheric, expansive harmonic palette.
How to Play B Suspended 2nd
On guitar, B sus2 typically requires a barre or partial barre voicing. Experiment with different positions to find the voicing that best suits your playing context — higher positions sound brighter and tighter, while lower positions offer more bass and resonance. CAGED system shapes help navigate these options efficiently.
B Suspended 2nd in Progressions
B sus2 works as an alternative to both B major and B minor, adding ambiguity and openness. It is popular in verse sections of pop and rock songs, where its neutral quality allows the melody to define the emotional direction.
Common Substitutions
B major, Bsus4, or F#sus4 provide alternative voicings with a similar open character.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.