All 4 ways to play Fsus4 on guitar
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133311 at the 1st fret -
xx3566 at the 3rd fret -
x-8-10-10-11-8 at the 8th fret -
x-x-x-10-11-x at the 10th fret
Diagrams: strings run from the lowest on the left; X = don't play, O = open string, numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little finger).
How to play Fsus4 on guitar
Main shape: 133311 (at the 1st fret).
- Lay your index finger (1) flat across the strings from the low E (6th) to the high E (1st) string at the 1st fret (a barre).
- Put your middle finger (2) on the 3rd fret of the A (5th) string.
- Put your ring finger (3) on the 3rd fret of the D (4th) string.
- Put your little finger (4) on the 3rd fret of the G (3rd) string.
- Strum all 6 strings.
Fsus4 notes and intervals
| Note | Formula | Interval from the root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| B♭ | 4 | perfect 4th |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
Inversions: the same notes with another one in the bass, written as slash chords: Fsus4/C (2nd inversion).
Fsus4 on piano and ukulele
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Fsus4 on piano F – B♭ – C -
Fsus4 on ukulele 3011
Which keys use Fsus4?
Fsus4 is not one of the seven basic triads or 7th chords of a key, but all its notes (F, B♭ and C) are in the scales of F major, D minor, B♭ major, G minor, E♭ major and C minor, so it fits songs in those keys.