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About the Bbsus4 chord

To play Bb suspended 4th, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

Bb

Quality

Suspended 4th

Notes

Bb · Eb · F

How the Bbsus4 chord works

Bb

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

Eb

Perfect fourth(4)

A suspended fourth that replaces the third.

F

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Bbsus4 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Bbsus4?

Bb suspended 4th contains three notes: Bb, Eb, and F — the root, perfect fourth, and perfect fifth.

What makes Bbsus4 a suspended 4th chord?

The Eb forms a perfect fourth above Bb and replaces the third, defining a suspended 4th chord.

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