Finger Positions

B7sus2sus4/C diagram
Root Note B
Name B seventh suspended second suspended fourth over C
Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P-7m
Relative Minor G#m
Notes C, B, C#, E, F#, A
Aliases

How to play the B7sus2sus4/C Chord

The B7sus2sus4/C is a fundamental dominant 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 seventh suspended second suspended fourth over C is built using the 1P, 2M, 4P, 5P, 7m intervals. In the key of B Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the B7sus2sus4/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

vi-IV-I-V

The Diatonic Family

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

Scale Compatibility

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

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the B7sus2sus4/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 71, 61, 64, 66, 69
Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721, 329.6275569128699, 369.9944227116344, 440