How to Play Bsus4 on Piano
The B Suspended 4th chord sounds expectant. It stacks 3 notes: B – E – F#.
The third is replaced by a fourth, a semitone above where the third would sit. It traditionally resolves downward onto the missing third.
Notes in Bsus4
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| BB4 | Root | 1 |
| EE5 | Perfect 4th | 3 |
| F#F#5 | Perfect 5th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on B. Use finger 3 on E and finger 5 on F#.
Where it sits
One note of this chord (F#) is on black keys, so play it a little further back on the keys than an all-white shape.
Press all 3 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.