Guitar chord · Intermediate (barre)
F sus4 chord (Fsus4) — guitar chord chart
Fsus4 is a sus4 chord built on F. Its notes are F, B♭, C. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.
Fsus4 chord charts
Numbers = fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 little). ○ open string, × don’t play. Low E string on the left.
How to play Fsus4
- Lay your index finger flat across fret 1, from the 6th string to the 1st string (the barre).
- Middle (2) on the 5th string, fret 3 (C).
- Ring (3) on the 4th string, fret 3 (F).
- Little finger (4) on the 3rd string, fret 3 (B♭).
- Strum all six strings.
- Pick the strings one at a time: each note should ring clearly — if one buzzes, move that finger closer to the fret.
No barre yet? Put a capo on fret 1 and play the open Esus4 shape — it sounds as Fsus4. Work out other positions with the capo calculator.
Notes in Fsus4
| Degree | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | F | root |
| 4 | B♭ | perfect 4th |
| 5 | C | perfect 5th |
Progressions with Fsus4
Drill these changes with the chord-change trainer and read how to change chords faster.
FAQ
- What notes are in the Fsus4 chord?
- Fsus4 (F sus4) has 3 notes: F, B♭, C.
- Is Fsus4 hard to play?
- It’s a barre chord, but with a capo on fret 1 you can use the open Esus4 shape instead. Expect a few weeks of practice for a clean barre.
- What’s the difference between Fsus4 and F?
- F is F A C. The 4th replaces the 3rd and pulls back towards the major chord, so sus4 is often played just before it for movement.