F#/Gb7sus4 guitar chord (F#/Gb Dominant 7th Suspended 4th)

Symbols: 7sus4, 7sus

Steps: 1-4-5-b7

Notes: F#-B-C#-E

The F#/Gb 7sus4 chord is a dominant seventh suspended fourth, featuring the notes F#, B, C# and E. 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 three variations how to play the "F#/Gb 7sus4" chord, each featuring finger placements and an audio sample.

Variation 1

F#/Gb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 1
  • Apply a barre with your index finger across the 2nd fret, covering all the strings
  • Position your pinky on the G (3rd) string at the 4th fret and press down
  • With your ring finger, press down on the A (5th) string at the 4th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings

Variation 2

F#/Gb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 2
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 7th fret of the E (1st) string and press down
  • Position your middle finger on the B (2nd) string at the 5th fret and press down
  • Press down on the G (3rd) string at the 6th fret using your ring finger
  • With your index finger, press down on the D (4th) string at the 4th fret
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 4th string

Variation 3

F#/Gb7sus4 guitar chord - variation 3
  • Barre the 9th fret with your index finger, extending over the 1st to the 5th strings
  • Stretch out your pinky to the 12th fret of the B (2nd) string and press down
  • Position your ring finger on the D (4th) string at the 11th fret and press down
  • Now, strum all the strings starting from the 5th string