How to Play F#sus4 on Piano
The F# Suspended 4th chord sounds expectant. It stacks 3 notes: F# – B – C#.
The third is replaced by a fourth, a semitone above where the third would sit. It traditionally resolves downward onto the missing third.
Notes in F#sus4
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| F#F#4 | Root | 1 |
| BB4 | Perfect 4th | 3 |
| C#C#5 | Perfect 5th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on F#. Use finger 3 on B and finger 5 on C#.
Where it sits
2 notes of this chord (F#, C#) are on black keys, so play it a little further back on the keys than an all-white shape.
Press all 3 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.