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Fsus2 chord on guitar

Fsus2 (F suspended second) is F, G and C. It has no open shape, so it is played as a barre chord, most often the one at the 3rd fret, written xx3563. Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 1st strings at the 3rd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 5th fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 2nd string, 6th fret. Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

Fsus2

F suspended second · F G C · 1 2 5

  • 3rd fret

    Barre chord, root on the 4th string

    3fr1341FCFG

    xx3563

  • 8th fret

    Barre chord, root on the 5th string

    8fr13411FCFGC

    x-8-10-10-8-8

Or pick another chord to see and hear it

Root
Chord

Dots show where each finger goes, numbered 1 (index) to 4 (little); the green ones are F, the root.

How to play Fsus2

Strings are counted from the thinnest: the 1st is the high E and the 6th the low E. Each shape is written as tab from the 6th string to the 1st, a number for the fret to press, 0 for an open string and x for one not played.

  1. 1. Barre chord, root on the 4th string · 3rd fret

    xx3563
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 1st strings at the 3rd fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 5th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 2nd string, 6th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

  2. 2. Barre chord, root on the 5th string · 8th fret

    x-8-10-10-8-8
    • Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 8th fret.
    • Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 4th string, 10th fret.
    • Put your 4th finger (little) on the 3rd string, 10th fret.
    • Don't play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.

Notes in the Fsus2 chord

Fsus2 is F, G and C, and it sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor. From F, count 2 half steps up to G and 5 more to C. Its formula is 1 2 5. The shapes above play these notes in different orders and octaves, some more than once, but always with F lowest. See its inversions and keys on the Fsus2 piano chord page.

Chords that often come after Fsus2

Fxx3211Fsus2 opens up to F: the second rises to the third.B♭x13331Fsus2 to B♭ is I to IV with the same open sound on top.Cx32010Fsus2 to C is I to V, a staple of piano pop.

More guitar chords

Other chords on F

FFmF7Fmaj7Fm7Fsus4Fadd9F9F6FdimFm7♭5Fdim7Faug

Suspended second chords on other notes

Csus2C♯sus2Dsus2E♭sus2Esus2F♯sus2Gsus2A♭sus2Asus2B♭sus2Bsus2

Or see every chord at once on the guitar chord chart.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Fsus2 on guitar?

It has no open shape, so it is played as a barre chord, most often the one at the 3rd fret, written xx3563. Lay your 1st finger (index) flat across the 4th to 1st strings at the 3rd fret. Put your 3rd finger (ring) on the 3rd string, 5th fret. Put your 4th finger (little) on the 2nd string, 6th fret. Don't play the 6th and 5th strings: strum from the 4th.

What notes are in the Fsus2 chord?

Fsus2 is F, G and C. In the shape written xx3563, the 4th to 1st strings play F, C, F and G.

Is Fsus2 a barre chord?

Usually, yes: it has no open shape. The barre at the 3rd fret (xx3563) is the one most players use; the same shape moved to another fret plays another root.

How many ways can you play Fsus2 on guitar?

This page shows two: xx3563 (3rd fret) and x-8-10-10-8-8 (8th fret). Any chord can be played in more places up the neck; these are the ones chord books show first.

Can I make a beat with Fsus2?

Yes. “Make a beat in F major” opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in F major on F C Dm B♭, the key where Fsus2 is the Isus2 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account is needed to start.

Make a beat in F major

Opens the free editor with a lo-fi beat in F major on F C Dm B♭, the key where Fsus2 is the Isus2 chord. Then change any part, add a melody and your voice, part by part. No account needed to start.

Make a beat in F majorAll guitar chords

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