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F sus2 Chord on Guitar
- Fsus2
- F · G · C
- Barre at fret 1
Open. No full barre: the open G string gives the second.
F sus2, written Fsus2, is a suspended chord: the second replaces the third, so it is neither major nor minor. The usual shape is an open chord with a small barre, played on 4 strings.
How to play Fsus2, finger by finger
- Lay your index finger flat across strings 2 to 1 at the 1st fret.
- Put your ring finger on string 4 at the 3rd fret.
- Strum from string 4 down to string 1, and don't play strings 6 and 5.
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Notes in F sus2
| Note | Interval | Role |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| G | 2 | second |
| C | 5 | fifth |
Formula: 1 – 2 – 5
Questions about Fsus2
What notes are in Fsus2?
F, G and C. Those are the 1, 2, 5 of the chord, counted from F.
Which strings do I strum for Fsus2?
Start on string 4 and strum down to string 1.
What chord does Fsus2 lead to?
Most often F. The second wants to move to the third, which turns Fsus2 into F.
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