Accessible Page: How to Play Fsus4 Chord on Guitar | F Suspended Fourth

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

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

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the high E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 5 of the G string
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 6 of the B string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 8 of the A string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 8 of the D string

Position Characteristics

• This position is movable

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 8 of the A and high E strings at the same time
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 10 of the D string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 10 of the G string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 11 of the B string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

F sus4 Description

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!

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