Bsus4 guitar chord
The Bsus4 chord (B suspended 4th) is built from the notes B, E and F#, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- B E F#
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
x24452How to play Bsus4
The usual Bsus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (x24452). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Bsus4 chord?
Bsus4 contains B, E and F#. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Bsus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x24452. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 2 and play an open Asus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Bsus4?
B is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bsus4 is too hard or too busy.