How to Play Fsus4 Chord on Guitar | F Suspended Fourth

F sus4 position 1 guitar chord diagram

Welcome to our tutorial on the F sus4 chord. This chord is part of the suspended (sus) guitar chords family, which are unique for their lack of a third interval. Instead, the F sus4 chord is composed of the notes F, Bb, and C, which correspond to the intervals 1, 4, and 5 respectively.

The F sus4 chord is built from the root (1), the perfect fourth (4), and the perfect fifth (5). This structure gives the chord its distinctive sound, differentiating it from the major and minor chords that are more commonly used. If you're interested in delving deeper into the theory behind chord construction, our guitar music theory tutorial is a great place to start.

Learning to play the F sus4 chord will not only add a new chord to your repertoire, but it will also help you understand the concept of fretboard intervals and how they are used to build chords. This knowledge can be incredibly useful in expanding your guitar playing skills and understanding.

In this tutorial, we will provide you with chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to illustrate the tones that compose the F sus4 chord. These visual aids will help you understand the chord's structure and make it easier for you to play it on your guitar.

So, whether you're a beginner looking to learn a new chord, or an intermediate player wanting to understand more about chord construction, this tutorial on the F sus4 chord is perfect for you. Let's get started!

Notes that compose the F sus4 chord:

FBbC

How to create the Suspended Fourth chord:

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b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

Guitar Patterns for the Fsus4 chord

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If you have difficulties with bar chord shapes, check the Bar Chords Tips tutorial.

You can also use this accessible chords page with written diagrams instruction.

Position 1
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F sus4 position 2 guitar chord diagram

Position 2
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F sus4 position 3 guitar chord diagram

Position 3
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F sus4 position 1 guitar chord diagram

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C sus4 | D sus4 | E sus4 | F sus4 | G sus4 | A sus4 | B sus4 | C#sus4 | D#sus4 | F#sus4 | G#sus4 | A#sus4 | Absus4 | Bbsus4 | Dbsus4 | Ebsus4 | Gbsus4

Create your F sus4 chord shapes

You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.

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