F#7sus4 chord on piano
F Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Gb7sus4. Notes: F#, B, C# and E.
How to play F#7sus4
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add B, C# and E above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
F#7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · B · C# · E1st inversion
B · C# · E · F#2nd inversion
C# · E · F# · B3rd inversion
E · F# · B · C#Notes 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.
More F# chords
All F# piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play F#, B, C# and E 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 F#7sus4?
Root position: F# B C# E. 1st inversion: B C# E F#. 2nd inversion: C# E F# B. 3rd inversion: E F# B 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.