B suspended 4th chord on piano
Bsus4 is a suspended 4th chord built on B. It uses the notes B - E - F♯ and sounds unresolved; it usually settles back to the major chord.
- Notes
- B E F♯
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Bsus4
How to play Bsus4 step by step
- Find B. B is the white key just right of each group of three black keys.
- Add E, 5 half steps above B.
- Add F♯, 7 half steps above B.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Bsus4 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the B suspended 4th chord?
The B suspended 4th chord (Bsus4) contains 3 notes: B, E, F♯. Its formula is 1 - 4 - 5.
How do you play Bsus4 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on B and play B, E, F♯ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.