Bsus2sus4 chord on guitar
B Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: B, C#, E and F#.
How to play Bsus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 7 (E).
- Don't play the B and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the low E string down.
Lowest note: B (the root)Strings played: 4 of 6Other voicings: 2 below
All 3 ways to play Bsus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
Broot
C#2 · major second
E4 · perfect fourth
F#5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
More B chords
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Questions
What notes are in the Bsus2sus4 chord?
Bsus2sus4 (B suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: B (root), C# (major second), E (perfect fourth) and F# (perfect fifth).
How do you play Bsus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Bsus2sus4 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 6th (low E) string at fret 7 (B).
Is Bsus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.