Which notes are in the F#7sus4 chord?

F#7sus4 contains the notes F#, B, C# and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7.

How many ways can you play F#7sus4?

Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for F#7sus4, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.

Is the F#7sus4 chord hard to play?

F#7sus4 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

Are F#7sus4 and Gb7sus4 the same chord?

Yes. F#7sus4 and Gb7sus4 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

F# dominant 7th suspended 4th · Guitar

F#7sus4 Chord on Guitar

The F#7sus4 chord (F# dominant 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes F#, B, C# and E. 2 different guitar fingerings for it are shown below. The same chord is also written Gb7sus4; both spellings sound identical.

Chord diagrams

Position 1barre shape · starts at fret 2

Fingering

string 6 (E): fret 2 — index finger
string 5 (A): fret 4 — ring finger
string 4 (D): fret 2 — index finger
string 3 (G): fret 4 — little finger
string 2 (B): fret 2 — index finger
string 1 (E): fret 2 — index finger

Position 2barre shape · starts at fret 9

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): fret 9 — index finger
string 4 (D): fret 11 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 9 — index finger
string 2 (B): fret 12 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 9 — index finger

Notes in this chord

F♯
B
C♯
E

Degrees: 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7

Also written: Gb7sus4

How to play

Every guitar shape for F#7sus4 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 2. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.

Theory behind the chord

The 7sus4 chord combines the suspended fourth with a minor seventh. It delays resolution while keeping the dominant pull, which makes it a favourite setup chord before a V–I move. On F#7sus4 this structure sits on the root F#, so the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7 map onto F#, B, C# and E.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the F#7sus4 chord?: F#7sus4 contains the notes F#, B, C# and E. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 4 – 5 – ♭7.
How many ways can you play F#7sus4?: Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for F#7sus4, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.
Is the F#7sus4 chord hard to play?: F#7sus4 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.
Are F#7sus4 and Gb7sus4 the same chord?: Yes. F#7sus4 and Gb7sus4 are enharmonically identical — the spelling differs but the frets and keys are the same. Which name is used depends on the key of the piece.

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