Bbsus4 Bass Chord — Chart and Tabs in 5 string Tuning

Short answer: Bbsus4 is a Bb sus4 chord with the notes B♭, E♭, F. In 5 string tuning, there are 16 voicings. See the fingering diagrams below.

Also known as: Bbsus, Bb4, Bbadd4

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How to Play Bbsus4 on Bass

Bbsus4, Bbsus, Bb4, Bbadd4

Notes: B♭, E♭, F

x,6,6,3,3 (x2311)
11,11,8,8,8 (23111)
11,11,8,8,10 (34112)
x,6,8,8,8 (x1234)
x,6,6,8,10 (x1123)
11,x,8,8,8 (2x111)
x,6,6,3,x (x231x)
11,11,8,8,x (2311x)
11,11,8,x,8 (231x1)
x,6,8,x,8 (x12x3)
x,6,6,x,10 (x11x2)
11,11,8,x,10 (341x2)
11,11,x,8,10 (34x12)
11,x,8,x,8 (2x1x1)
11,11,8,x,x (231xx)
11,11,x,x,10 (23xx1)

Quick Summary

  • The Bbsus4 chord contains the notes: B♭, E♭, F
  • In 5 string tuning, there are 16 voicings available
  • Also written as: Bbsus, Bb4, Bbadd4
  • Each diagram shows finger positions on the Bass fretboard

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bbsus4 chord on Bass?

Bbsus4 is a Bb sus4 chord. It contains the notes B♭, E♭, F. On Bass in 5 string tuning, there are 16 ways to play this chord.

How do you play Bbsus4 on Bass?

To play Bbsus4 on in 5 string tuning, use one of the 16 voicings shown above. Each diagram shows finger positions on the fretboard, with numbers indicating which fingers to use.

What notes are in the Bbsus4 chord?

The Bbsus4 chord contains the notes: B♭, E♭, F.

How many ways can you play Bbsus4 on Bass?

In 5 string tuning, there are 16 voicings for the Bbsus4 chord. Each voicing uses a different position on the fretboard while playing the same notes: B♭, E♭, F.

What are other names for Bbsus4?

Bbsus4 is also known as Bbsus, Bb4, Bbadd4. These are different notations for the same chord with the same notes: B♭, E♭, F.