Bb7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Want to play the Bb7sus2 chord on your ukulele? It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. Your fingers go on the g, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A three-finger shape. Here is how to play Bb7sus2, step by step.
- Notes: Bb, C, F and Ab
- Frets: 1 0 1 1
- Tuning: g C E A
Bb7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- Bb seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- Bb (root), C (major 2nd), F (perfect 5th), Ab (minor 7th)
- Notes
- Bb, C, F and Ab
- Frets
- 1 0 1 1
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the Bb7sus2 chord
Here is the Bb7sus2 chord step by step:
- Put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string.
- Put your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string.
- Put your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string.
- Leave the C string open.
- Strum all four strings.
Take it slowly the first few times and it will start to feel natural. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the Bb7sus2 chord?
The Bb7sus2 chord is built from four notes: Bb, C, F and Ab (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 Bb7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once Bb7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try Bb7, Bbmaj7, Bbm and Bb. Bb7sus2 pairs most often with F, Eb and Gm, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.