root position: Bsus4
B – E – F♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Bsus4 Piano Chord
The B sus4 chord (Bsus4) is made of the notes B, E and F♯. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Bsus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| B | 1 | root |
| E | 4 | perfect 4th |
| F♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Bsus4 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Bsus4 inversions
1st inversion: Bsus4/E
E – F♯ – B · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Bsus4/F#
F♯ – B – E · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Bsus4
Bsus4 is also written as Bsus.
Keys that contain Bsus4
Bsus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.