A#/Bbsus2sus4 guitar chord (A#/Bb Suspended 2nd, Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus2sus4

Steps: 1-2-4-5

Notes: A#-C-D#-F

The A#/Bb sus2sus4 chord blends the suspended 2nd and suspended 4th intervals, creating an intriguing suspended sound. Its notes A#, C, D# and F offer a fresh, open harmony that can be used in various genres, including rock and folk. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "A#/Bb sus2sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

A#/Bbsus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 1st fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

A#/Bbsus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • With your pinky, press down on the E (1st) string at the 8th fret
  • Place a barre using your index finger on the 6th fret from the 2nd to the 6th strings
  • Press the G (3rd) string on the 8th fret with your ring finger
  • Place your middle finger on the D (4th) string at the 8th fret and press down
  • To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 3

A#/Bbsus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 8th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 4th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 4

A#/Bbsus2sus4 guitar chord - variation 4
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 13th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string