Accessible Page: B Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth (B7sus4) chords on guitar

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the B string play without pressing any fret
• Let the high E string play without pressing any fret
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 2 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 2 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 7 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

B 7sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the intriguing B 7sus4 chord. This chord, as part of the suspended chord family, has a unique sound due to the absence of the third interval. Composed of the notes B, E, F#, and A, the B 7sus4 chord is built from a specific set of intervals: 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), 5 (Perfect Fifth), and b7 (Minor Seventh).

Understanding these fretboard intervals and how they stack together to form this chord is crucial. If you're new to this concept, we recommend checking out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals.

The B 7sus4 chord is not just a random collection of notes. It's a carefully constructed sonic structure that has been used in countless pieces of music. It's a chord that offers a distinctive tension and release, often used in genres like jazz and blues. If you're interested in how this chord fits into larger progressions, our tutorial on common chord progressions is a great resource.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that clearly show the tones composing the B 7sus4 chord. For those of you who are more advanced, we also delve into chord inversions, offering new ways to play and understand this versatile chord.

By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a deep understanding of the B 7sus4 chord, and be able to incorporate it into your own music with confidence. So grab your guitar and let's dive in!

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