Bsus4

Triads · B root

Bsus4

A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension.

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Notes in Bsus4

BRoot
E3rd
F#5th

B is less common as a home key but appears often as the III or VII chord in various progressions.

Identify the Chord Quality on B

Each chord below is played on B. Listen and identify whether you heard Bsus4, Bm, B7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.

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About the Bsus4 Chord

The Bsus4 chord is a sus4 chord built on B. It contains the notes B, E, F# — the root, third, and fifth.

A suspended chord with the perfect 4th replacing the third. Creates tension. Practising the Bsus4 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.