Accessible Page: F# Suspended Fourth Guitar Chord Fingering

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Chord Shapes

There are 4 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 2 of the low E, A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 4 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 4 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 6 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 7 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 9 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 11 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 4

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 9 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 11 of the D and G strings at the same time
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 12 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F# sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F# sus4 chord. This chord belongs to the suspended chords family, which are chords without the third. The F# sus4 is composed of the notes F#, B, and C#, and built from the intervals 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), and 5 (Perfect Fifth). This makes it a unique and interesting chord to incorporate into your playing.

If you're new to understanding how chords are built, you might want to check out our tutorial on building chords by stacking intervals. This will give you a solid foundation in music theory and help you understand why the F# sus4 chord is constructed the way it is.

As part of the suspended chord family, the F# sus4 chord doesn't contain a major or minor third, which gives it a unique, open sound. You can learn more about suspended chords and how they differ from other chord types in our tutorial about suspended guitar chords.

In this tutorial, we'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the F# sus4 chord. We'll also delve into the fretboard intervals that make up this chord, helping you to understand its structure and how you can manipulate it to create new shapes and sounds.

Whether you're a beginner just starting out or an experienced player looking to expand your chord vocabulary, the F# sus4 chord is a great addition to your repertoire. So let's dive in and start exploring this fascinating chord!

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