F#7sus4 Guitar Chord Chart and Fingering
Welcome to our tutorial on the F# 7sus4 chord. This unique chord belongs to the family of suspended chords, which are characterized by their absence of a third interval. Instead, these chords are built using a root, a perfect fourth, a perfect fifth, and a minor seventh. In the case of the F# 7sus4, the notes that compose this chord are F#, B, C#, and E.
The intervals that build this chord are the root (1), the perfect fourth (4), the perfect fifth (5), and the minor seventh (b7). If you're not familiar with these terms, you might want to check out our tutorial about fretboard intervals and our guide on how to denote chords based on the intervals that compose them.
Understanding the F# 7sus4 chord is a stepping stone to mastering more advanced guitar chords. If you're interested in exploring further, we have a tutorial about more advanced chords that you might find helpful.
As a part of the suspended chords family, the F# 7sus4 chord offers a unique sound that can add depth and complexity to your music. If you want to dive deeper into this family of chords, we have a full tutorial on suspended (sus) guitar chords.
Remember, learning to play the guitar is not just about mastering individual chords, but also about understanding how they fit together to create songs. You might want to check out our tutorial on common chord progressions to learn how to put chords together to create your own music.
We hope this introduction to the F# 7sus4 chord has been helpful. Stay tuned for our detailed tutorial with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns showing the tones composing the chord.
Notes in the F# 7sus4 chord:
Chord structure of the Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth chord:
Guitar Patterns for the F#7sus4 chord
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Position 1
Open
Position 2
Movable
Position 3
Barre
Movable
Position 4
Barre
Movable
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FAQ
What makes the F# 7sus4 chord a 'suspended chord'?
The F# 7sus4 is a suspended chord because it replaces the usual major or minor third interval with a perfect fourth. This characteristic removes the inherent major or minor quality and gives the chord a unique, often unresolved, sound.
What specific notes are found in an F# 7sus4 chord?
The F# 7sus4 chord is composed of the notes F#, B, C#, and E. These notes are derived from the F# root, the perfect fourth (B), the perfect fifth (C#), and the minor seventh (E).
How do the intervals 1, 4, 5, and b7 define the F# 7sus4 chord?
These intervals specify the relationship of each note to the root (F#). '1' is the root itself (F#), '4' is the perfect fourth (B), '5' is the perfect fifth (C#), and 'b7' is the minor seventh (E). The presence of the '4' instead of a '3' is what makes it a 'sus4' chord.
What is the primary difference between a standard F#7 chord and an F# 7sus4 chord?
The main difference lies in the third interval. A standard F#7 chord would contain a major third, while the F# 7sus4 chord replaces this third with a perfect fourth. This change significantly alters the chord's harmonic quality and sound.
Why does the F# 7sus4 chord have a 'unique sound'?
Its unique sound comes from the absence of a major or minor third. By substituting the perfect fourth for the third, the F# 7sus4 chord avoids the typical harmonic resolution, creating an open, sometimes ethereal, quality that adds depth and complexity to music.