Accessible Page: F Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E, D, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 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 B string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A, G and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F 7sus4 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the F 7sus4 chord. This chord is part of the suspended chords family, which are characterized by the absence of a third. The F 7sus4 chord is composed of the notes F, Bb, C, and Eb, and is built using the intervals 1, 4, 5, and b7.

To better understand these intervals, let's break them down. The 1 stands for the Root of the chord, which in this case is F. The 4 refers to the Perfect Fourth, represented by the note Bb. The 5 is the Perfect Fifth, which is C. And finally, the b7 is the Minor Seventh, represented by the note Eb. If you're unfamiliar with these terms, you may want to reference our fretboard intervals tutorial.

The F 7sus4 chord is a fascinating chord, providing a unique sound that can add depth and intrigue to your music. It's not a beginner's chord, but rather something you encounter as you delve deeper into the world of music theory and chord construction. If you're interested in learning more about how to build chords like this, check out our guitar music theory tutorial.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to help you master the F 7sus4 chord. We'll also show you how these tones come together to form the chord. But before we dive in, you might find it helpful to review our comprehensive tutorial on guitar chords of all types, which provides a solid foundation for understanding and playing chords like the F 7sus4.

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