Bsus4 chord on piano
B Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E and F#.
How to play Bsus4
- Find B just below middle C. That is the root.
- Add E and F# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Bsus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
B · E · F#1st inversion
E · F# · B2nd inversion
F# · B · ENotes 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 piano?
Play B, E and F# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Bsus4?
Root position: B E F#. 1st inversion: E F# B. 2nd inversion: F# B E.
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.