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F#7sus4 chord

F# dominant 7th suspended 4th · also written Gb7sus4

C4
F#
B
C5
C#
E

Want it in context? Open F#7sus4 on the full piano.

Notes

  • F#
    R
  • B
    4
  • C#
    5
  • E
    b7

Formula: R – 4 – 5 – b7

F#7sus4 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position F#7sus4

C4
F#
B
C5
C#
E

1st inversion F#7sus4/B

C4
B
C5
C#
E
F#

2nd inversion F#7sus4/C#

C5
C#
E
F#
B
C6

3rd inversion F#7sus4/E

C5
E
F#
B
C6
C#

FAQ

What notes are in the F#7sus4 chord?

The F# dominant 7th suspended 4th chord (F#7sus4) has 4 notes: F#, B, C# and E.

How do you play F#7sus4 on the piano?

Put your right hand on F#, B, C# and E, starting from F#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).

What is the formula of a dominant 7th suspended 4th chord?

R – 4 – 5 – b7 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7, 10).

Is F#7sus4 the same as Gb7sus4?

Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#7sus4 and Gb7sus4 sound the same.