Which notes are in the B7sus4 chord?

B7sus4 contains the notes B, E, F# and A. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7.

How many ways can you play B7sus4?

Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for B7sus4, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.

Is the B7sus4 chord hard to play?

B7sus4 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

B dominant 7th suspended 4th · Guitar

B7sus4 Chord on Guitar

The B7sus4 chord (B dominant 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes B, E, F# and A. 2 different guitar fingerings for it are shown below.

Chord diagrams

Position 1barre shape · starts at fret 2

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): fret 2 — index finger
string 4 (D): fret 4 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 2 — index finger
string 2 (B): fret 5 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 2 — index finger

Position 2barre shape · starts at fret 7

Fingering

string 6 (E): fret 7 — index finger
string 5 (A): fret 9 — ring finger
string 4 (D): fret 7 — index finger
string 3 (G): fret 9 — little finger
string 2 (B): fret 7 — index finger
string 1 (E): fret 7 — index finger

Notes in this chord

B
E
F♯
A

Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7

How to play

Every guitar shape for B7sus4 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 2. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.

Theory behind the chord

The 7sus4 chord combines the suspended fourth with a minor seventh. It delays resolution while keeping the dominant pull, which makes it a favourite setup chord before a V–I move. On B7sus4 this structure sits on the root B, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7 map onto B, E, F# and A.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the B7sus4 chord?: B7sus4 contains the notes B, E, F# and A. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7.
How many ways can you play B7sus4?: Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for B7sus4, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.
Is the B7sus4 chord hard to play?: B7sus4 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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