F7sus4 guitar chord (F Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: F-A#-C-Eb

The F 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes F, A#, C and Eb. This chord omits the third and instead includes the root, perfect fourth, perfect fifth, and minor seventh. The unique suspended quality adds a rich, unresolved sound to your playing, making it perfect for creating tension and drama in progressions. Below, you'll find four variations how to play the "F 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

Place a barre using your index finger on the 1st fret
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 3rd fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 3rd fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

Variation 2

Stretch out your pinky to the 6th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
With your middle finger, press down on the B (2nd) string at the 4th fret
Position your ring finger on the G (3rd) string at the 5th fret and press down
Press the D (4th) string on the 3rd fret with your index finger
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

Apply a barre with your index finger across the 8th fret, covering the 1st to the 5th strings
Stretch out your pinky to the 11th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
With your ring finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 10th fret
Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string

Variation 4

Place a barre using your index finger on the 13th fret
With your pinky, press down on the G (3rd) string at the 15th fret
Press the A (5th) string on the 15th fret with your ring finger
To play the chord, strum all the strings

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