Finger Positions

Root Note Bb

Name Bb major seventh suspended second

Intervals 1P-2M-5P-7M

Relative Minor Gm

Notes Bb, C, F, A

Aliases

How to play the Bbmaj7sus2 Chord

The Bbmaj7sus2 is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the Bb major seventh suspended second is built using the 1P, 2M, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of Bb Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Bbmaj7sus2 chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

Bb → F → Gm → Eb

vi-IV-I-V

Gm → Eb → Bb → F

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to Bb helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

Bb Cm Dm Eb F Gm Adim

7ths

Bbmaj7 Cm7 Dm7 Ebmaj7 F7 Gm7 Am7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes Bb, C, F, A.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Bbmaj7sus2 chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 70, 60, 65, 69

Frequencies (Hz)

466.1637615180899, 261.6255653005986, 349.2282314330039, 440