Bb7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Bb7sus2 on ukulele is 1-0-1-1: put your index finger on the 1st fret of the g string, your middle finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 1st fret of the A string and leave the C string open. It is a three-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast. You will also see it written as A#7sus2, A sharp seventh suspended second.
- 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
- A#7sus2, or 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.
Is there an easier way to play Bb7sus2?
Not really. 1-0-1-1 is already the simplest playable shape for Bb7sus2 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 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.