F#sus4 chord
F# suspended 4th · also written Gbsus4
C4
F#
B
C5
C#
Want it in context? Open F#sus4 on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- B4
- C#5
Formula: R – 4 – 5
F#sus4 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#sus4
C4
F#
B
C5
C#
1st inversion F#sus4/B
C4
B
C5
C#
F#
2nd inversion F#sus4/C#
C5
C#
F#
B
C6
More F# chords
Suspended 4th chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#sus4 chord?
The F# suspended 4th chord (F#sus4) has 3 notes: F#, B and C#.
How do you play F#sus4 on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, B and C#, 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 suspended 4th chord?
R – 4 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 5, 7).
Is F#sus4 the same as Gbsus4?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#sus4 and Gbsus4 sound the same.