B7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Trying to get the B7sus2 chord under your fingers? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play B7sus2, step by step.
- 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.
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.