Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F over E

Intervals 1P-4P-5P-7m-9M

Relative Minor Dm

Notes E, F, Bb, C, Eb, G

Aliases F9sus4, F9sus

How to play the F9sus4/E Chord

The F9sus4/E is a fundamental dominant 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 over E is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P, 7m, 9M intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F9sus4/E chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

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

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Minor Bebop Dorian Mixolydian Piongio Mixolydian B6 Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Composite Blues Chromatic

* 10 scales found containing the notes E, F, Bb, C, Eb, G.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F9sus4/E chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 64, 65, 70, 60, 63, 67

Frequencies (Hz)

329.6275569128699, 349.2282314330039, 466.1637615180899, 261.6255653005986, 311.1269837220809, 391.99543598174927