B7sus4 chord on guitar
B Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E, F# and A.
How to play B7sus4
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
- Let the open B and high E strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 4 ways to play B7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as B7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the B7sus4 chord?
B7sus4 (B dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: B (root), E (perfect fourth), F# (perfect fifth) and A (minor seventh).
How do you play B7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest B7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 2 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 2 (A).
Is B7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.