F♯ suspended 4th chord on piano
F♯sus4 is a suspended 4th chord built on F♯. It uses the notes F♯ - B - C♯ and sounds unresolved; it usually settles back to the major chord. It is also written as G♭ suspended 4th.
- Notes
- F♯ B C♯
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- F♯sus4
How to play F♯sus4 step by step
- Find F♯. F♯ is the first black key in each group of three. The same key is also called G♭.
- Add B, 5 half steps above F♯.
- Add C♯, 7 half steps above F♯.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
F♯sus4 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ suspended 4th chord?
The F♯ suspended 4th chord (F♯sus4) contains 3 notes: F♯, B, C♯. Its formula is 1 - 4 - 5.
How do you play F♯sus4 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on F♯ and play F♯, B, C♯ together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.
Is F♯ suspended 4th the same as G♭ suspended 4th?
Yes. F♯ suspended 4th and G♭ suspended 4th use exactly the same piano keys. The name you see depends on the key signature of the piece.