Bsus4 chord (B suspended fourth) on piano
Bsus4 (B suspended fourth) has three notes: B, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. In major keys, Bsus4 is the Isus4 chord in B major, the IIsus4 in A major, the IIIsus4 in G major, the Vsus4 in E major and the VIsus4 in D major.
Bsus4 inversions and fingering
B E F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
E F# B · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
F# B E · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Bsus4 |
|---|---|
| Also written | Bsus |
| Notes | B E F# |
| Formula | 1 4 5 |
| Intervals | root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended fourth chord |
Bsus4 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: E3 (4), F#3 (5), B3 (1), E4 (4), F#4 (5), B4 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Bsus4 chord?
Bsus4 (B suspended fourth) has three notes: B, E and F sharp. Its formula is 1, 4, 5. B is the root, E is the perfect fourth and F# is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Bsus4 on piano?
Play B, E and F# together. Root position: B E F# · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1.
What key is Bsus4 in?
In major keys, Bsus4 is the Isus4 chord in B major, the IIsus4 in A major, the IIIsus4 in G major, the Vsus4 in E major and the VIsus4 in D major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Bsus4?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 4th, E. With no 3rd, Bsus4 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to B or Bm.