About the Bsus4 chord
A sus4 replaces the third with the fourth, which creates a pull back towards the plain chord. It is the classic chord for a rock intro that hangs before resolving. The symbol for it is Bsus4.
How to play Bsus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the top 5 strings at fret 2, pressing just behind the fret.
- Put your middle finger on the G string at fret 4.
- Put your ring finger on the B string at fret 5.
- Strum and don't play the low E string.
1 index · 2 middle · 3 ring · 4 little
Chords in the key of B major
These are the chords built on each note of the B major scale, so they all sound good together with Bsus4. The Roman numeral under each one is its position in the key.
Other B chords
Bsus4 chord questions
What notes are in a Bsus4 chord?
Bsus4 is made of B, E and F♯. In intervals that is 1, 4, 5 above the root, B.
What is the easiest way to play Bsus4?
The first shape above is the most common one: x 2 2 4 5 2 from the low E string to the high E, where x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. Start there, and try the other shapes once it feels comfortable.
Is Bsus4 a barre chord?
The main shape uses a barre, where one finger holds down several strings at once. Press just behind the fret and roll the finger slightly onto its side.