B Suspended 4th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: B - E - F#
Formula: 1 - 4 - 5
Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The Bsus4 guitar chord is played as x-2-4-4-5-2 from low E to high E and uses the notes B, E, F#.
- Fret pattern
- x-2-4-4-5-2
- Chord notes
- B, E, F#
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
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How to Play Bsus4
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the B Suspended 4th guitar chord?
The B Suspended 4th guitar chord uses the notes B, E, F#.
How do you play Bsus4 on guitar?
Play the Bsus4 guitar chord with the x-2-4-4-5-2 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 2 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 4 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 4 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 5 of the B string
What is the formula for B Suspended 4th?
The B Suspended 4th formula is 1 - 4 - 5: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.