Chord · Triads
Bsus4 — B Suspended 4th
Bsus4 is the B suspended 4th chord. It is built on the root B with perfect 4th (E) and perfect 5th (F♯) above it — the formula 1 4 5, sounding the notes B E F♯. On the piano it sits at B (octave 3) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Bsus4.
- Root
- B
- Quality
- Suspended 4th
- Formula
- 1 4 5
- Notes
- B E F♯
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–4–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Bsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | root | B3 |
| 4 | E | perfect 4th | E4 |
| 5 | F♯ | perfect 5th | F♯4 |
Other triads on B
Suspended 4th chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.