Chord · 9ths
B9sus4 — B 9th Sus 4
B9sus4 is the B 9th sus 4 chord. It is built on the root B with perfect 4th (E), perfect 5th (F♯), minor 7th (A) and major 9th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 4 5 ♭7 9, sounding the notes B E F♯ A C♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 5 notes in any octave are still B9sus4.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- 9th Sus 4
- Formula
- 1 4 5 ♭7 9
- Notes
- B E F♯ A C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of B9sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 4 | E | perfect 4th | E4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
| ♭7 | A | minor 7th | A4 |
| 9 | C♯ | major 9th | C♯5 |
Other 9ths on B
9th Sus 4 chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.