B7sus4 chord on piano
B Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E, F# and A.
How to play B7sus4
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add E, F# and A above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
B7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · E · F# · A1st inversion
E · F# · A · B2nd inversion
F# · A · B · E3rd inversion
A · B · E · F#Notes 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.
More B chords
All B piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play B, E, F# and A together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of B7sus4?
Root position: B E F# A. 1st inversion: E F# A B. 2nd inversion: F# A B E. 3rd inversion: A B E F#.
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.