B suspended fourth ukulele chord (Bsus4)
In a sus4 chord, the third is replaced by the fourth. Its tension naturally resolves to the major chord: a very common move in pop and rock.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 2
Position 2 fret 6
Position 3 fret 9
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky) · strings from the 4th (left) to the 1st
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| B | root |
| E | perfect fourth |
| F♯ (F sharp) | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 4 – 5 · B – E – F♯
A progression with this chord
The suspended chord resolves to the major chord on the same root: you hear it in countless pop and rock intros.