Finger Positions

Root Note F#

Name F# suspended fourth sharp fifth over D

Intervals 1P-4P-5A

Relative Minor D#m

Notes F#, B, D

Aliases

How to play the F#sus4#5/D Chord

The F#sus4#5/D 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 fourth sharp fifth over D is built using the 1P, 4P, 5A intervals. In the key of F# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#sus4#5/D 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#, B, D.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#sus4#5/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 66, 71, 62

Frequencies (Hz)

369.9944227116344, 493.8833012561241, 293.6647679174076