Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F sharp sus4 chord (F♯sus4) — guitar chord chart
F♯sus4 is a sus4 chord built on F♯. Its notes are F♯, B, C♯. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement. It’s also written G♭sus4.
F♯sus4 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play F♯sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 2, from the 6th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Middle (2) on the 5th string, fret 4 (C♯).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 4 (F♯).
- Little finger (4) on the 3rd string, fret 4 (B).
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 2 and play the open Esus4 shape — it sounds as F♯sus4. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in F♯sus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root |
| 4 | B | perfect 4th |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th |
Progressions with F♯sus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the F♯sus4 chord?
- F♯sus4 (F sharp sus4) has 3 notes: F♯, B, C♯.
- Is F♯sus4 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 2 you can use the open Esus4 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between F♯sus4 and F♯?
- F♯ is F♯ A♯ C♯. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
- Is F♯sus4 the same as G♭sus4?
- Yes — they sound the same (enharmonic equivalents). Which name is used depends on the key of the song; the fingerings are identical.