Bsus4 chord on ukulele
B Suspended Fourth. Notes: B, E and F#.
How to play Bsus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B).
- Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
- Strum all four strings.
All 4 ways to play Bsus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 2
MediumFret 4 position
MediumFret 6 position
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 ukulele?
The easiest Bsus4 is the "barre at fret 2" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 2nd (E) to the 1st (A) string at fret 2. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 4th (G) string at fret 4 (B). Put your pinky finger on the 3rd (C) string at fret 4 (E).
Is Bsus4 hard to play on ukulele?
Bsus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
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.