Suspension release
Let the suspended sound resolve back to the stable major chord on the same root.
Guitar chord companion
B 9sus4 Chord
Learn the B 9sus4 chord on guitar with chord tones, intervals, and interactive fretboard shapes.
1B4E5F#b7A9C#
Playable B 9sus4 Chord voicings
Start with these chord-box shapes, then use the full fretboard below to see every chord tone.
A shape, fret 2
Low to high strings: x 2 2 2 2 2
G shape, fret 5
Low to high strings: 7 7 x 6 5 5
E shape, fret 7
Low to high strings: 7 9 7 9 7 9
D shape, fret 9
Low to high strings: x x 9 9 10 9
C shape, fret 14
Low to high strings: x 14 14 14 14 x
Full fretboard map
Every B 9sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
Frets 0–24. Select a position or tap a note to hear it.
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Progression examples using B 9sus4
Try these progressions to hear the harmony in context. On bass, outline each chord with individual target tones.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | B |
| 4 | P4 | E |
| 5 | P5 | F# |
| b7 | m7 | A |
| 9 | M9 | C# |
Scales Containing the Complete Formula
Complete Formula
1 – 4 – 5 – b7 – 9
Compound degrees retain their names: 9, 11, and 13 are extensions. A voicing may place their pitches in a closer register.