B7sus4

About this chord

B7sus4 has a suspended, open, and anticipatory feel—edgy yet calm, with a floating tension that hints at resolution. A staple in blues turnarounds, jazz vamps, rock bridges, and pop ballads, it delivers a modern dominant color without the harsh bite of the major third. On guitar it’s beginner-friendly in open or barre shapes; pianists use clustered voicings for a sophisticated jazz texture. Functionally a dominant suspension (B7sus, Bsus4-7), it delays the third to create pull toward B7 or E, great for hooks, refrains, and call-and-response feels; can suggest a gospel/R&B or even subtle Middle Eastern flavor when voiced over a pedal.