F7sus4 guitar chord
The F7sus4 chord (F 7th suspended 4th) is built from the notes F, Bb, C and Eb, formula 1–4–5–b7.
- Notes
- F Bb C Eb
- Type
- 7th suspended 4th
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 1Shape 1 of 2
131311How to play F7sus4
The usual F7sus4 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 1 across several strings (131311). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
A suspended dominant sound used a lot in soul, gospel and funk.
Other ways to play it
F7sus4
Barre · fret 8
Questions
What notes are in the F7sus4 chord?
F7sus4 contains F, Bb, C and Eb. Its formula is 1–4–5–b7.
Is F7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is 131311.
What can I play instead of F7sus4?
Fsus4 is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when F7sus4 is too hard or too busy.