Fsus4 chord on piano
F Suspended Fourth. Notes: F, Bb and C.
How to play Fsus4
- Find F at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add Bb and C above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Fsus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F · Bb · C1st inversion
Bb · C · F2nd inversion
C · F · BbNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as Fsus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Fsus4 chord?
Fsus4 (F suspended fourth) is made of three notes: F (root), Bb (perfect fourth) and C (perfect fifth).
How do you play Fsus4 on piano?
Play F, Bb and C together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Fsus4?
Root position: F Bb C. 1st inversion: Bb C F. 2nd inversion: C F Bb.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.