Fsus2 Guitar Chord

Fsus2 is a suspended second (sus2) chord. The third is replaced by the second, so it sounds open and is neither major nor minor. Its notes are F, G and C. Below is one way to play it, with a chord diagram, tab and finger numbers.

Notes in Fsus2

NoteDegreeInterval
FRRoot
G2Major 2nd
C5Perfect 5th

Formula: 1–2–5

Fsus2 chord shapes

Finger numbers: 1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky. In the tab, x means don't play that string and 0 means play it open. In the diagrams the top line is the 1st (thinnest) string and the nut is on the left.

  • A-shape 8fr

    Easiest
    8fr✕13411
    Tab (6th → 1st string)
    x 8 10 10 8 8
    Fingers
    – 1 3 4 1 1

How to play Fsus2 (easiest shape)

Shape: A-shape 8fr, tab x 8 10 10 8 8 (6th to 1st string).

8fr✕13411
  1. 1Lay your index finger (1) flat across the 5th to 1st strings at the 8th fret (a barre).
  2. 2Put your ring finger (3) on the 4th string at the 10th fret.
  3. 3Put your pinky (4) on the 3rd string at the 10th fret.
  4. 4Don't play the 6th string.
  5. 5Strum down from the 5th string to the 1st string.

Fsus2: common questions

What notes are in the Fsus2 chord?
Fsus2 has 3 notes: F, G and C. Counted from the root, that is 1–2–5.
Is there an easier way to play Fsus2?
The easiest shape on this page is "A-shape 8fr" (x 8 10 10 8 8). Every shape on this page is a barre chord. Barre shapes are movable: keep the same hand shape and slide it along the neck to play this type of chord from other roots.

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