B7sus4 chord on ukulele
B Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E, F# and A.
How to play B7sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play B7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 7 position
MediumBarre at fret 11
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.
More B chords
All B ukulele 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 ukulele?
The easiest B7sus4 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 4th (G) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E). Strum all four strings.
Is B7sus4 hard to play on ukulele?
B7sus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.