B7sus4 guitar chord
The B7sus4 chord (B 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes B, E, F# and A, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- B E F# A
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x24252How to play B7sus4
The usual B7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24252). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the B7sus4 chord?
B7sus4 contains B, E, F# and A. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is B7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24252. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open A7sus4 shape.
What can I play instead of B7sus4?
Bsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when B7sus4 is too hard or too busy.