Finger Positions

Root Note B

Name B major seventh suspended fourth over E

Intervals 1P-4P-5P-7M

Relative Minor G#m

Notes B, E, F#, A#

Aliases

How to play the Bmaj7sus4/E Chord

The Bmaj7sus4/E is a fundamental major chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the B major seventh suspended fourth over E is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P, 7M intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Bmaj7sus4/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

B → F# → G#m → E

vi-IV-I-V

G#m → E → B → F#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to B helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

B C#m D#m E F# G#m A#dim

7ths

Bmaj7 C#m7 D#m7 Emaj7 F#7 G#m7 A#m7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes B, E, F#, A#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Bmaj7sus4/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 71, 64, 66, 70

Frequencies (Hz)

493.8833012561241, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 466.1637615180899