F#sus4 Suspended 4th Chord

The F# Suspended 4th chord contains: F#, B, C#.

These notes are derived by applying the suspended 4th interval formula (0–5–7 semitones) to the root note F#.

Replaces the third with a perfect fourth.

Classic rock tension before resolution. The F#sus4 chord is used across pop, rock, jazz, and classical music. As the I chord in the key of F# major, it functions as the most stable resting point in progressions.

On piano, play F#, B, C# simultaneously.

In root position, F# is the lowest note. Inversions move the bass note up — first inversion has B lowest, second inversion has C# lowest.

A suspended 4th chord has 3 notes: F#, B, C# (in F#).

It is a triad — the most fundamental chord type.

The F# major chord (F#–A#–C#) uses a major third (4 semitones), giving it a bright, happy sound.

The F# minor chord (F#–A–C#) uses a minor third (3 semitones), giving it a darker, emotional sound.

F#sus4 naturally serves as the I chord in the key of F# major.

It also appears as IV in the key of C# major, and as V in the key of B major.

Yes.

The ukulele uses GCEA tuning with 4 strings. The F#sus4 chord notes (F#, B, C#) can be fretted on a ukulele, though the shapes differ from guitar due to the 4-string layout and shorter scale.

In the key of F# major, F#sus4 pairs naturally with B major (IV), C# major (V), and D#m (vi).

The classic I–IV–V (F#sus4–B–C#) is the foundation of blues, country, and rock.

An inversion places a non-root note in the bass.

F#sus4 root position: F# in bass. First inversion: B in bass. Second inversion: C# in bass. Inversions create smoother bass line movement without changing the harmony.

Remember the formula: 0–5–7 semitones from root.

For F#sus4: start on F#, add 5 semitones, then 7 semitones. Practicing this across all 12 roots builds instant recognition of any suspended 4th chord.