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Fsus2 Guitar Chord

Fsus2 guitar chord: see the fingering, compare positions, and hear it before you play.

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Chord shapes:(2 positions)
Fsus2Guitar fingering diagram for Fsus21234××311STRING6ª×5ª×4ªF3ªG2ªC1ªF
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What sets Fsus2 apart

The notes of Fsus2 are F, G and C. F is the root, G the second and C the fifth.

From the low string to the high one you hear F, G, C and F. F rings twice across the four strings, and it is the root. The lowest and highest notes are both F, one octave apart, on strings 4 and 1.

In Fsus2, string 3 is played open and adds G. Strings 6 and 5 are not played. Everything fits between frets 1 and 3. The second shape on this page starts at fret 1.

From Fsus2 to Fmaj7 only two strings change, 3 and 1. It shares two notes with C, G and C. Going to F, three positions stay the same.

Fsus2 belongs to ten keys. In F major it is the Isus2, in Bb major the Vsus2 and in C major the IVsus2. The rest appear in the key list.

Chord Progressions

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Music Theory & Formula

Component notes and harmonic structure (Fsus2)

Formula: Suspended Second (1 - 2 - 5)
Constituent chord intervals:

F 1G 2C 5

Root Bass (Fundamental String)4th String (D) • Fret 3 (F)

String Control (Muted & Active)4 / 6 • 2 X Muted

2 Fretboard Positions

Other fretboard positions for Fsus2:

01

Open

Standard Position
4 / 6 stringsRoot: 4th String (D)
String Control (Muted & Active):
6th String (Low E)
×Muted
Do not play
5th String (A)
×Muted
Do not play
Root
4th String (D)
Fret 3Finger 3
FDegree 1
3rd String (G)
○Open
GDegree 2
2nd String (B)
Fret 1Finger 1
CDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 1Finger 1
FDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 4th String (D) at fret 3 with your Ring finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 1 with your Index finger. Play open: 3rd String (G). Don't play: 6th String (Low E), 5th String (A).

02

Shape F

Inversion
6 / 6 stringsRoot: 6th String (Low E)
String Control (Muted & Active):
Root
6th String (Low E)
Fret 1Finger 1
FDegree 1
5th String (A)
Fret 3Finger 3
CDegree 5
4th String (D)
Fret 3Finger 4
FDegree 1
3rd String (G)
○Open
GDegree 2
2nd String (B)
Fret 1Finger 1
CDegree 5
1st String (High E)
Fret 1Finger 1
FDegree 1

Placement tip: Press: 6th String (Low E) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 5th String (A) at fret 3 with your Ring finger, 4th String (D) at fret 3 with your Pinky finger, 2nd String (B) at fret 1 with your Index finger, 1st String (High E) at fret 1 with your Index finger. Play open: 3rd String (G).

Biomechanics & Posture

Ergonomic tips to play without tension or fatigue (Fsus2)

Standard Position

The shape in numbers

ItemIn this chord
Frets1 to 3
Fretting fingers2
Open3rd
Muted6th and 5th

What to check

The open 3rd string sits next to a fretting finger.

What every chord shares is in the fingering reading.

Transitions & Pivot Fingers

Most common chord transitions from Fsus2

Listen: Fsus2 → F · Bb · C

  1. Fsus2
  2. F
  3. Fsus2
  4. Bb
  5. Fsus2
  6. C
Fsus2 → F01
Pivot / Anchor Finger:3 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 4, fret 3
  • string 2, fret 1
  • string 1, fret 1
Move
  • string 6, fret 1
  • string 5, fret 3
  • string 3, fret 2
Fsus2 → Bb02
Pivot / Anchor Finger:2 shared positions
Stay in place
  • string 4, fret 3
  • string 1, fret 1
Move
  • string 5, fret 1
  • string 3, fret 3
  • string 2, fret 3
Fsus2 → C03
Pivot / Anchor Finger:1 finger stays
Stay in place
  • finger 1: string 2, fret 1
Move
  • finger 3: string 5, fret 3
  • finger 2: string 4, fret 2

Fsus2 in every key

Fsus2 sits in the scale of 10 keys.

Main shape at a glance

Difficulty
2/5
Highest fret
3
Frets the hand covers
3
Barre
No
Strings that ring
4/6
Fretting fingers
2

Fsus2 on other instruments

PianoThe same notes on the keyboard.All togetherHear guitar, piano, bass and violin together.
Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the chord (Fsus2)

The questions that come up most when playing this chord

Which strings are played and which are muted in the Fsus2 chord?

To play the Fsus2 chord on guitar, only 4 strings are played, from string 4 to string 1. Muted strings must be gently dampened with the fleshy side of a fretting finger to prevent dissonance.

What is the root bass note of the Fsus2 chord and on which string is it located?

The primary bass note of the Fsus2 chord is its root note: F. In standard guitar tuning (EADGBe), this bass note is located on string 4 at fret 3.

When strumming or fingerpicking, strike this string first.

What notes make up the Fsus2 chord and what is its formula?

The Fsus2 chord is constructed using the 1 - 2 - 5 formula (Suspended Second). Its constituent pitches are F, G, C.

How do you prevent the Fsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted?

To prevent the Fsus2 chord from buzzing or sounding muted, press the strings using the tips of your fingers at a strict 90-degree hammer angle. Position each finger immediately behind the fret wire with your thumb centered behind the neck.

Study sheet · High resolution

Official Fsus2 chord diagram

Fsus2 guitar chord diagram with fingering for fingers 1 to 4
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