Chord Information
Learn how to play B7sus4 on piano
Notes in Chord
B
E
F#
A
Intervals
1
P4
P5
m7
Inversion
Notes (bottom to top): B4 - E5 - F#5 - A5
Right Hand Fingering
Fingers: 1-2-3-5
1=thumb, 2=index
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
3=middle, 4=ring, 5=pinky
Interactive Piano
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B
C
D
E
F
G
A
C#
D#
F#
G#
A#
How to Play B7sus4 on Piano
- Place your thumb on B.
- Place your index finger on E.
- Place your middle finger on F#.
- Place your pinky finger on A.
- Press all keys simultaneously to hear the B7sus4 chord.
Recommended fingering: 1-2-3-5 (right hand)
B7sus4 Chord Inversions
The B7sus4 chord can be played in different inversions:
Root Position
B - E - F# - A (bass note: B)
First Inversion
E - F# - A - B (bass note: E)
Second Inversion
F# - A - B - E (bass note: F#)
Common Chord Progressions Using B7sus4
ii-V-I Jazz Progression
Common chord progression
C#m7→B7sus4→F#maj7
I-vi-ii-V Progression
Common chord progression
F#maj7→D#m7→C#m7→B7sus4
Practice Tips for B7sus4
- Start slowly and focus on pressing all keys simultaneously for a clean sound.
- Practice transitioning between B7sus4 and other common chords to build muscle memory.
- Feel the tension in the suspended note and practice resolving it.
- Use suspended chords to create anticipation before resolving to major or minor chords.