Bsus4 chord
B suspended 4th
C4
B
C5
E
F#
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Notes
- BR
- E4
- F#5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
Bsus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position Bsus4
C4
B
C5
E
F#
1st inversion Bsus4/E
C5
E
F#
B
C6
2nd inversion Bsus4/F#
C5
F#
B
C6
E
More B chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the Bsus4 chord?
The B suspended 4th chord (Bsus4) has 3 notes: B, E and F#.
How do you play Bsus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on B, E and F#, starting from B. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).