Sus4 Resolution (Pinball Wizard)

Isus4 → I → IVsus4 → IV → Vsus4 → V

Position
Bsus4 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Bsus4: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 5, string 1: fret 2×Bsus4
B chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for B: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 4, string 2: fret 4, string 1: fret 2×B
Esus4 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Esus4: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 2, string 2: open, string 1: openEsus4
E chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for E: string 6: open, string 5: fret 2, string 4: fret 2, string 3: fret 1, string 2: open, string 1: openE
F#sus4 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for F#sus4: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: muted, string 3: muted, string 2: muted, string 1: muted××××××F#sus4
F# chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for F#: string 6: fret 2, string 5: fret 4, string 4: fret 4, string 3: fret 3, string 2: fret 2, string 1: fret 2F#
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About

The powerful sound of suspended 4th chords resolving to their major counterparts. Creates rhythmic drive and anticipation - a signature move in classic rock.

Songs using this progression

  • Pinball Wizard — The Who
  • Crazy Little Thing Called Love — Queen
  • Summer of '69 — Bryan Adams
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