Finger Positions

Bsus2#5/E diagram
Root Note B
Name B suspended second sharp fifth over E
Intervals 1P-2M-5A
Relative Minor G#m
Notes E, B, C#, G
Aliases

How to play the Bsus2#5/E Chord

The Bsus2#5/E is a fundamental suspended 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 B suspended second sharp fifth over E is built using the 1P, 2M, 5A intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Bsus2#5/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

B → F# → G#m → E

vi-IV-I-V

G#m → E → B → F#

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

B C#m D#m E F# G#m A#dim

7ths

Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7 G#m7 A#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes E, B, C#, G.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Bsus2#5/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 71, 61, 67
Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721, 391.99543598174927