Bb7sus4 guitar chord
The Bb7sus4 chord (Bb 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes Bb, Eb, F and Ab, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- Bb Eb F Ab
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
x13141How to play Bb7sus4
The usual Bb7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13141). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Bb7sus4
Barre · fret 6
Questions
What notes are in the Bb7sus4 chord?
Bb7sus4 contains Bb, Eb, F and Ab. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is Bb7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13141. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open A7sus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Bb7sus4?
Bbsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bb7sus4 is too hard or too busy.