B7sus2 Ukulele Chord
B7sus2 on ukulele is 2-1-2-2: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your little finger on the 2nd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- Notes: B, Db, Gb and A
- Frets: 2 1 2 2
- Tuning: g C E A
B7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- B seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- B (root), Db (major 2nd), Gb (perfect 5th), A (minor 7th)
- Notes
- B, Db, Gb and A
- Frets
- 2 1 2 2
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the B7sus2 chord
Here is the B7sus2 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 2nd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
Is there an easier way to play B7sus2?
Not really. 2-1-2-2 is already the simplest playable shape for B7sus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
What notes are in the B7sus2 chord?
The B7sus2 chord is built from four notes: B, Db, Gb and A (the root, major 2nd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the B7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once B7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try B7, Bmaj7, Bm and B. B7sus2 pairs most often with E, Gb and Abm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. When that feels good, work on switching between chords faster. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.