B sus4 chord on piano
Bsus4 · Bsus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | B – E – F♯ |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Bsus4, Bsus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play B sus4 on the piano
Start on B. Add the fourth (E) and the fifth (F♯). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays B sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
B – E – F♯ · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
E – F♯ – B · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
F♯ – B – E · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other B chords
B majorB minorB diminishedB augmentedB sus2B6B7B major seventhB minor seventhB diminished seventhB half-diminished
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