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 4
Low to high strings: 7 7 4 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 12
Low to high strings: x 14 14 14 14 12
Full fretboard map
Every B 9sus4 Chord chord tone across the neck, with roots highlighted for quick orientation.
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Common progressions using B 9sus4
Try these progressions to hear the chord in context instead of treating it as an isolated shape.
Pop lift
Use suspension before the V chord to create lift without changing key center.
Chord Tones
| Degree | Interval | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | R | B |
| 4 | 4 | E |
| 5 | 5 | F# |
| b7 | b7 | A |
| 9 | 2 | C# |
Formula
R – 4 – 5 – b7 – 2