BeginnerSuspended 2nd

Fsus2 Chord

The Fsus2 is a suspended 2nd chord that sounds open, floating, and contemplative. Sus2 chords replace the third with a second, creating an ambiguous, open sound that works in both major and minor contexts. Popular in ambient, folk, and modern pop.

Notes:FRoot (1)GMajor 2nd (2)CPerfect 5th (5)

Open Position

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Chord Diagrams

Open Position

Uses a barre chord technique

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Barre Shape — Fret 8

Uses a barre chord technique

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How to Play Fsus2

Follow these steps for the open position fingering:

Barre technique: Press your index finger flat across all strings at fret 1 to form the barre, then add the remaining fingers on top.
#StringInstructionNote
1Low E (6th string)Fret 1 with your index fingerF
2A (5th string)Fret 3 with your ring fingerG
3D (4th string)Fret 3 with your pinky fingerC
4G (3rd string)Fret 2 with your middle fingerF
5B (2nd string)Fret 1 with your index fingerG
6High E (1st string)Fret 1 with your index fingerC

= Open string (no fingers needed)

= Muted string (don't play)

= Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret

Notes in Fsus2

The Fsus2 chord is built from 3 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:

F
Root (1)
The root — gives the chord its name
G
Major 2nd (2)
The major 2nd — creates the open, floating quality
C
Perfect 5th (5)
The fifth — adds power and stability

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