F#7sus4 guitar chord
The F#7sus4 chord (F# 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes F#, B, C# and E, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- F# B C# E
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 2Shape 1 of 3
242422How to play F#7sus4
The usual F#7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 2 across several strings (242422). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the F#7sus4 chord?
F#7sus4 contains F#, B, C# and E. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is F#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 242422.
What can I play instead of F#7sus4?
F#sus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F#7sus4 is too hard or too busy.