Bsus4 bass chord

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Bass · Standard

B suspended fourth · Frets 7–9

EADG7R5R4noteBF♯BEroleR5R4fret7999frets 7–9C1C2C3C4
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How to play Bsus4 on bass

The most common way, the first shape above: your index finger on the E string at the 7th fret, your little finger on the A string at the 9th fret, your little finger on the D string at the 9th fret and your little finger on the G string at the 9th fret.

From the E string 7 9 9 9 (x: not played, 0: open)

What notes are in Bsus4?

Bsus4, B suspended fourth, is B, E and F♯: the root (B), the perfect fourth (E) and the perfect fifth (F♯). Its formula is 1 4 5.

Where does Bsus4 go?

Usually to B: the fourth, E, falls a half step to the third, D♯. Playing Bsus4 then B is one of the oldest moves in music.

What is the difference between Bsus4 and Bsus2?

Bsus4 puts E where the third would be, Bsus2 puts C♯ there. Both leave the third out.

Bsus4 on other instruments

Guitar7-string guitar8-string guitar5-string bass6-string bass7-string bass8-string bassUkuleleMandolinBanjo

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