F♯7sus4
F♯ 7th Suspended 4th
1 4 5 ♭7
Notes in F♯7sus4
F♯R
B4
C♯5
E♭7
The F♯7sus4 chord contains 4 notes: F♯, B, C♯, E
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | F♯ | Root |
| 4 | 5 | B | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | 7 | C♯ | Perfect 5th |
| ♭7 | 10 | E | Minor 7th |
About F♯ 7th Suspended 4th Chords
7sus4 chords combine the suspended 4th sound with a dominant 7th. They create a tension that can resolve either to a dominant 7th or a major chord. Common in gospel, soul, and contemporary worship music, they add movement and anticipation.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of F♯7sus4 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
F♯ Mixolydian
The 4th and ♭7 both live in Mixolydian. Perfect fit.
F♯ Dorian
Also works — the 4th and ♭7 are present, with a minor-leaning color.