B Sus4 Chord

Bsus4 Level 4: The Studio

B Sus4 (Bsus4) is built from the notes B, E, F#. Its intervals are Root — Perfect 4th — Perfect 5th. Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 B
Perfect 4th 5 E
Perfect 5th 7 F#

What does b sus4 chord sound like?

Tense, anticipatory, and leaning forward. Sus4 replaces the third with a fourth that sits just one semitone above where the major third would be, creating a pull toward resolution.

B Sus4 Chord in music

An expectant suspension (B-E-F#) that leans strongly toward B major. Common in rock and pop, especially on guitar where the voicing rings clearly.

How to recognise b sus4 chord by ear

Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Bsus4 (B-E-F#) has a strong pull toward B major. The E (perfect fourth) and F# (perfect fifth) are only a whole step apart, creating a tight cluster at the top of the chord. Practise the resolution — E drops to D# — and notice how the chord "opens up" into B major.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a B Sus4 chord?
B Sus4 (Bsus4) contains three notes: B, E, F#. The intervals are Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise B Sus4 by ear?
Sus4 sounds like it's about to resolve — there's a tension that leans downward. Compare it to sus2: sus4 pushes, sus2 floats. If the chord feels like it's waiting for something, that's sus4. Practice identifying B Sus4 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is B Sus4 in ChordFrog?
B Sus4 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other B chords

B Major Chord B Minor Chord B Diminished Chord B Augmented Chord B Sus2 Chord

All Sus4 Chords chords

C Sus4 Chord D♭ Sus4 Chord D Sus4 Chord E♭ Sus4 Chord E Sus4 Chord F Sus4 Chord F♯ Sus4 Chord G Sus4 Chord A♭ Sus4 Chord A Sus4 Chord B♭ Sus4 Chord

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