B7sus4 chord (B dominant seventh suspended fourth) on piano
B7sus4 (B dominant seventh suspended fourth) has four notes: B, E, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, 4, 5, b7. In major keys, B7sus4 is the II7sus4 chord in A major, the III7sus4 in G major, the V7sus4 in E major and the VI7sus4 in D major.
B7sus4 inversions and fingering
B E F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
E F# A B · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
F# A B E · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1
A B E F# · RH 1-2-4-5 · LH 5-4-2-1
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| Symbol | B7sus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | B7sus |
| Notes | B E F# A |
| Formula | 1 4 5 b7 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, minor seventh |
| Type | Dominant seventh suspended fourth chord |
B7sus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (4), F#3 (5), A3 (flat 7), B3 (1), E4 (4), F#4 (5), A4 (flat 7), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the B7sus4 chord?
B7sus4 (B dominant seventh suspended fourth) has four notes: B, E, F sharp and A. Its formula is 1, 4, 5, b7. B is the root, E is the perfect fourth, F# is the perfect fifth and A is the minor seventh.
How do you play B7sus4 on piano?
Play B, E, F# and A together. Root position: B E F# A · RH 1-2-3-5 · LH 5-3-2-1.
What key is B7sus4 in?
In major keys, B7sus4 is the II7sus4 chord in A major, the III7sus4 in G major, the V7sus4 in E major and the VI7sus4 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What is the difference between B7sus4 and B7?
B7sus4 and B7 share B, F# and A. B7sus4 has E, the 4th, where B7 has D#, the 3rd.