Bb sus4 chord (Bbsus4) on guitar and piano

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Bb sus4
The Bb sus4 / A# sus4 chord (Bbsus4) is made of the notes Bb, Eb and F. It is built from the root Bb with a fourth and a perfect fifth.
The sus4 chord replaces the third with the fourth: it creates a tension that often resolves to the matching major chord.

Bb sus4

Notes: Bb – Eb – F
Guitar — positions on the neck
Bbsus4×12341Bbsus46123411Bbsus4××81234
Piano — root position and inversions
Bbsus4C135Bb Eb FBbsus4C125Eb F BbBbsus4C125F Bb Eb

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x13341. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
Bb
root
Eb
fourth
F
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the Bb sus4 chord?

The notes of the Bb sus4 chord (Bbsus4) are Bb, Eb and F.

How do you play the Bb sus4 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 3 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x13341.

How is the Bb sus4 chord built?

The Bb sus4 / A# sus4 chord (Bbsus4) is made of the notes Bb, Eb and F. It is built from the root Bb with a fourth and a perfect fifth.

Are Bb and A# the same chord?

Yes: Bb and A# are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so Bb sus4 / A# sus4 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.