Bsus4 chord on guitar
B Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E and F#.
How to play Bsus4
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B).
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- 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 8 ways to play Bsus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 2
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 7
HardNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Bsus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Bsus4 chord?
Bsus4 (B suspended fourth) is made of three notes: B (root), E (perfect fourth) and F# (perfect fifth).
How do you play Bsus4 on guitar?
The easiest Bsus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 2 (B). Put your ring finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 4 (B).
Is Bsus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.