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About the Bsus4 chord

To play B suspended 4th, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 2nd fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 4th fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

B

Quality

Suspended 4th

Notes

B · E · F#

How the Bsus4 chord works

B

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

E

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 Bsus4 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 2nd fret across the E and A strings. Place your ring finger on the 4th fret of the G string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the C string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Bsus4?

B suspended 4th contains three notes: B, E, and F# — the root, perfect fourth, and perfect fifth.

What makes Bsus4 a suspended 4th chord?

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

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