Bsus guitar chord (B Suspended 4th)

Symbols: sus, sus4

Steps: 1-4-5

Notes: B-E-F#

The B suspended 4th chord replaces the third with the perfect fourth, giving it a suspended and unresolved quality. With the notes B, E and F#, this chord creates tension and anticipation, making it perfect for dynamic transitions. Below, you'll find six variations how to play the "B sus" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Barre the 2nd fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 5th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
Use your middle finger to press the B (2nd) string down on the 5th fret
Barre the 4th fret with your index finger, extending over the 3rd to the 4th strings
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 7th fret, covering all the strings
Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 9th fret with your middle finger
Now, strum all the strings

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 7th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 9th fret
Press the D (4th) string on the 9th fret with your ring finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 5

Place a barre using your pinky on the 12th fret from the 1st to the 2nd strings
Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret using your ring finger
With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 9th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 6

Press down on the B (2nd) string at the 12th fret using your middle finger
Position your index finger on the G (3rd) string at the 11th fret and press down
Stretch out your pinky to the 14th fret of the D (4th) string and press down
Stretch out your ring finger to the 14th fret of the A (5th) string and press down
Strum from the 5th string to the 2nd strings

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