Bbsus4 guitar chord
The Bbsus4 chord (Bb suspended 4th) is built from the notes Bb, Eb and F, formula 1–4–5.
- Notes
- Bb Eb F
- Type
- suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
x13341How to play Bbsus4
The usual Bbsus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (x13341). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Full of tension that usually resolves back to the plain major chord.
Other ways to play it
Bbsus4
Barre · fret 6
Questions
What notes are in the Bbsus4 chord?
Bbsus4 contains Bb, Eb and F. Its formula is 1–4–5.
Is Bbsus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x13341. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 1 and play an open Asus4 shape.
What can I play instead of Bbsus4?
Bb is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Bbsus4 is too hard or too busy.