F7sus4 chord on piano
F Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: F, Bb, C and Eb.
How to play F7sus4
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb, C and Eb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Bb · C · Eb1st inversion
Bb · C · Eb · F2nd inversion
C · Eb · F · Bb3rd inversion
Eb · F · Bb · CNotes 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 F7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the F7sus4 chord?
F7sus4 (F dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: F (root), Bb (perfect fourth), C (perfect fifth) and Eb (minor seventh).
How do you play F7sus4 on piano?
Play F, Bb, C and Eb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of F7sus4?
Root position: F Bb C Eb. 1st inversion: Bb C Eb F. 2nd inversion: C Eb F Bb. 3rd inversion: Eb F Bb C.
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.