Guitar B7sus4 chord diagram
B7sus4 is one of the essential Guitar chords. On this page, you can find how to play B7sus4, alternative positions, and core chord transitions.
To play B7sus4, follow these steps: Place index finger on A string fret 2. Place middle finger on D string fret 2. Place ring finger on G string fret 2.
Tips
- Place A string with your index finger and D string with your middle finger with a vertical finger angle so nearby strings ring clearly without buzz.
- On A string, press fret 2 with your index finger close to the fret wire (not on top) for a cleaner tone.
- Mute unused strings to avoid unwanted ringing.
- To play B7sus4 cleanly, every involved string should ring clearly. Make sure both fretted strings (A string, D string, and G string) and open strings sound clean. After shaping the chord, pluck each string one by one and confirm there is no muted or buzzing note.
Chord Theory
- Notes
- B - D# - F# - A
- Intervals
- 1 - 3 - 5 - b7
- Chord Type
- Dominant 7 — blues and funk tone
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Voicings
- 7
Alternative Positions
Different ways to play B7sus4 on the fretboard, from beginner-friendly to advanced voicings.
Guitar B7sus4 chord diagramx-2-4-2-4-2
Guitar B7sus4 chord diagramx-2-1-2-x-2
Guitar B7sus4 chord diagramx-2-1-2-4-2
Guitar B7sus4 chord diagramx-2-4-2-4-5
Easy Transition Chords
These chords have similar finger positions to B7sus4, making them ideal for practice transitions.
1. B7sus4 → Asus2 chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to Asus2, follow these steps:
- While playing B7sus4, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 2.
2. B7sus4 → Em/B chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to Em/B, follow these steps:
- While playing B7sus4, lift your ring finger from G string fret 2.
- Keep index finger on A string fret 2.
- Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
3. B7sus4 → A chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to A, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 2.
4. B7sus4 → Em/F# chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to Em/F#, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
5. B7sus4 → E5 chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to E5, follow these steps:
- While playing B7sus4, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
6. B7sus4 → Em chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to Em, follow these steps:
- While playing B7sus4, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Most Common Transitions
The most frequent chord transitions from B7sus4 across songs on this site.
1. B7sus4 → B7 chord transition
To move from B7sus4 to B7, follow these steps:
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 2.
- Keep ring finger on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
On Chordier, songs containing B7sus4 use the transition to B7 at 100%. You can practice this transition in 1 different songs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How difficult is the B7sus4 chord on Guitar?
Guitar B7sus4 is easy to start with. The shape covers 1 frets. Short daily repetitions will make transitions smoother.
Is there a simpler voicing for B7sus4?
You can try an easier Guitar voicing for B7sus4. The alternative voicing uses fingering x-2-4-2-4-5. Use this shape first, then return to the full form as control improves.