F#7sus4 chord on guitar
F Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Gb7sus4. Notes: F#, B, C# and E.
How to play F#7sus4
- Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E).
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E and A strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the D string down.
All 4 ways to play F#7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 4 position
MediumBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 7
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as F#7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the F#7sus4 chord?
F#7sus4 (F sharp dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: F# (root), B (perfect fourth), C# (perfect fifth) and E (minor seventh).
How do you play F#7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest F#7sus4 is the "fret 4 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 5 (E). Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
Is F#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.