Which notes are in the Fsus2 chord?

Fsus2 contains the notes F, G and C. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.

How many ways can you play Fsus2?

Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for Fsus2, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.

Is the Fsus2 chord hard to play?

Fsus2 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

F suspended 2nd · Guitar

Fsus2 Chord on Guitar

The Fsus2 chord (F suspended 2nd) is built from the notes F, G and C. 2 different guitar fingerings for it are shown below.

Chord diagrams

Position 1barre shape · starts at fret 3

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): muted
string 4 (D): fret 3 — index finger
string 3 (G): fret 5 — ring finger
string 2 (B): fret 6 — little finger
string 1 (E): fret 3 — index finger

Position 2barre shape · starts at fret 8

Fingering

string 6 (E): muted
string 5 (A): fret 8 — index finger
string 4 (D): fret 10 — ring finger
string 3 (G): fret 10 — little finger
string 2 (B): fret 8 — index finger
string 1 (E): fret 8 — index finger

Notes in this chord

Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5

How to play

Every guitar shape for Fsus2 needs a barre, and the lowest one starts at fret 3. Keep the index finger straight and as close to the fret wire as possible, and let the wrist rather than the thumb supply the pressure.

Theory behind the chord

Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On Fsus2 this structure sits on the root F, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto F, G and C.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Fsus2 chord?: Fsus2 contains the notes F, G and C. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.
How many ways can you play Fsus2?: Minory lists 2 guitar fingerings for Fsus2, 2 of which are barre shapes. They all produce the same chord — what changes is the voicing and where it sits on the neck.
Is the Fsus2 chord hard to play?: Fsus2 requires a barre, so it can feel demanding at first. Keeping the index finger straight and pressing from the wrist rather than the thumb makes it noticeably easier.

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