B Suspended 4th Guitar Chord

Notes: B - E - F#

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Bsus4

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Standard

Bsus4

7
E Shape (Fret 7)

How to Play Bsus4

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the B string

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

B Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

Piano

Other B Chords

BBmB7Bmaj7Bm7BdimBaugBsus2

Other Suspended 4th Chords

Csus4C#sus4Dsus4Ebsus4Esus4Fsus4F#sus4Gsus4Absus4Asus4Bbsus4