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About the Fsus4 chord

To play F suspended 4th, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string, and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the C string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

F

Quality

Suspended 4th

Notes

F · Bb · C

How the Fsus4 chord works

F

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

Bb

Perfect fourth(4)

A suspended fourth that replaces the third.

C

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play Fsus4 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the E string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the G string, and your pinky finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. Leave the C string open. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in Fsus4?

F suspended 4th contains three notes: F, Bb, and C — the root, perfect fourth, and perfect fifth.

What makes Fsus4 a suspended 4th chord?

The Bb forms a perfect fourth above F and replaces the third, defining a suspended 4th chord.

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