Accessible Page: Bb Suspended Fourth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations
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Chord Shapes
There are 4 positions for this chord:
Position 1
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A and high E strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the D string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the G string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 2
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the A string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the D and G strings at the same time
- Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 4 of the B string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 6 of the high E string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 3
Fingers Positions
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Position 4
Fingers Positions
- Mute the low E string
- Mute the high E string
- Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the A string
- Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the D and G strings at the same time
- Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the B string
Position Characteristics
- This position requires barre
- This position is movable
Audio file
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Bb sus4 Description
Welcome to our in-depth tutorial on the Bb sus4 chord. This chord, like all suspended chords, lacks a major or minor third, creating a unique, open sound. The Bb sus4 is composed of the notes Bb, Eb, and F, and is built using the intervals 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).
Understanding the structure of this chord can be made easier by delving into music theory, specifically the concept of intervals. Each chord is built by stacking specific intervals, which in the case of Bb sus4, are the Root, Perfect Fourth, and Perfect Fifth. If you need a refresher on intervals, our fretboard intervals tutorial is a great resource.
Suspended chords like Bb sus4 are a fantastic way to add variety and tension to your playing. If you're interested in learning more about these types of chords, check out our suspended guitar chords tutorial.
Our tutorial will guide you through how to play this chord, complete with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to visually illustrate the composition of the Bb sus4 chord. We'll also provide tips on how to incorporate this chord into your playing, whether you're a beginner or a more advanced player. For those interested in the notation of chords depending on the intervals that compose it, we highly recommend our guitar chords notation tutorial.
Get ready to expand your chord vocabulary and bring a new sound to your guitar playing with the Bb sus4 chord!
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