What is a F#sus4 Chord?

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F#sus4

F#sus4 Suspended 4th

String-by-String

E
2
A
4
D
4
G
4
B
2
e
2

F#sus4 Suspended 4th is a suspended fourth chord with the root F#, perfect fourth B, and perfect fifth C#. It creates anticipation and tension, often resolving to the major chord.

Intervals

RootPerfect 4thPerfect 5th

Notes

F#BC#

Why does F#sus4 sound bright and suspended?

The F#sus4 Suspended 4th chord gets its bright and suspended character from the combination of its root, perfect 4th, perfect 5th. The specific intervals between the notes F#, B, C#create the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.

How to use F#sus4?

F#sus4 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard F# chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of F# and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.