F Suspended 4th Guitar Chord Chart

Notes: F - Bb - C

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Quick answer

The Fsus4 guitar chord is played as 1-3-3-3-1-1 from low E to high E and uses the notes F, Bb, C.

Fret pattern
1-3-3-3-1-1
Chord notes
F, Bb, C
Formula
1 - 4 - 5

Fsus4

Standard

Fsus4

8×
A Shape (Fret 8)

How to Play Fsus4

  1. 1Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, B, high E strings)
  2. 2Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string
  3. 3Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string
  4. 4Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the G string

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

F Suspended 4th Guitar Chord FAQ

What notes are in the F Suspended 4th guitar chord?

The F Suspended 4th guitar chord uses the notes F, Bb, C.

How do you play Fsus4 on guitar?

Play the Fsus4 guitar chord with the 1-3-3-3-1-1 fret pattern from low E to high E. Barre your index finger across fret 1 (low E, B, high E strings) Place your middle finger on fret 3 of the A string Place your ring finger on fret 3 of the D string Place your pinky finger on fret 3 of the G string

What is the formula for F Suspended 4th?

The F Suspended 4th formula is 1 - 4 - 5: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.

F Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

Other Suspended 4th Chords