Finger Positions

Root Note F#

Name F# suspended second suspended fourth over B

Intervals 1P-2M-4P-5P

Relative Minor D#m

Notes F#, G#, B, C#

Aliases

How to play the F#sus2sus4/B Chord

The F#sus2sus4/B is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F# suspended second suspended fourth over B is built using the 1P, 2M, 4P, 5P intervals. In the key of F# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#sus2sus4/B chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F# → C# → D#m → B

vi-IV-I-V

D#m → B → F# → C#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F# G#m A#m B C# D#m Fdim

7ths

F#maj7 G#m7 A#m7 Bmaj7 C#7 D#m7 Fm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes F#, G#, B, C#.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#sus2sus4/B chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 68, 71, 61

Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 415.3046975799451, 493.8833012561241, 277.1826309768721