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With F, G and C, the Fsus2 chord, an F suspended second, offers a root, a major second and a perfect fifth. The G replaces the A of an F major chord, so the sound is open and leaves the harmony undecided.

The page lists three shapes, two of them using open strings, from fret 1 up to fret 10. Press play on the chord player to hear the chord strummed and as an arpeggio. Fsus2 holds the same pitches as Csus4. If you want smoother chord changes into it, read these transition tips, and solo with the F major pentatonic scale.

F suspended 2nd guitar chord is also written as Fsus2, Fsus9 or F2.

Notes that compose the F sus2 chord:

F G C

Chord Formula:

Formula: 1 2 5

F Sus2 Guitar Chord Diagrams

Position 1 Barre Movable

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A, B and high E strings at the same time
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the D string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 10 of the G string

Position 2 Open

Finger Positions

Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Mute the B string
Mute the high E string
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the low E string
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

Position 3 Barre Open

Finger Positions

Mute the low E string
Let the G string play without pressing any fret
Place your index finger (1) on the fret 1 of the B and high E strings at the same time
Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the A string
Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the D string

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FAQ

Which notes does Fsus2 use?

Fsus2 is spelled F, G and C. That is a root, a major second and a perfect fifth. The G stands in for the A of F major.

How many voicings exist for Fsus2?

Fsus2 has 3 voicings, running from fret 1 up to fret 10. Two use open strings, and two use a barre.

Does Fsus2 share notes with Csus4?

Yes. F, G and C are also the notes of Csus4, the suspended fourth chord built on C. Only the root is different.

Which scale suits F suspended second?

The F Major Pentatonic Scale (F, G, A, C, D) contains F, G and C. They are its 1st, 2nd and 5th degrees.