F Sus2
Open PositionA compact Fsus2 (x-x-3-0-1-1): ring on the D string at fret 3 (F), G string open (G), index barres the B and high e strings at fret 1 (C and F). Mute the low E and A strings.
F Sus2
3rd Fret · Top StringsA four-string voicing around fret 3–6 — index barres the D and high e strings at fret 3 (F and G), middle on the G string at fret 5 (C), ring on the B string at fret 6 (F). Mute the low E and A.
F Sus2
8th Fret · A-Shape BarreMoveable A-shape sus2 rooted on F at fret 8 — index barres fret 8 from the A string up, ring and pinky add G and C at fret 10. Mute the low E. Fully moveable to any root.
An easier F
The full F barre chord is hard for beginners. The compact x-x-3-0-1-1 Fsus2 covers similar musical ground with far less effort, and the open G string adds a bright ring.
Hear the suspension
Play F major, then Fsus2, then back. The G in Fsus2 wants to fall to the A of F major — that pull is what makes a suspended chord.
Keep the index light
In the open shape the index barres only the B and high e strings at fret 1. A light, accurate barre keeps both notes ringing.
Learn the moveable A-shape
The x-8-10-10-8-8 barre form is fully moveable — slide it down two frets for E♭sus2 or up to fret 10 for Gsus2.
Mute the bottom strings
Most Fsus2 voicings start from the D string. Let unused low strings rest under your fingers so they stay quiet.
About the Fsus2 Chord on Guitar
The Fsus2 chord is built from three notes: F (the root), G (the major 2nd), and C (the perfect 5th). It is an F major triad with the 3rd suspended — the A is replaced by the G a whole step above the root — so it sounds open and neutral. Because the full F major barre chord is one of the harder beginner shapes, the compact Fsus2 is a welcome, easier alternative that still anchors the key of F. This page covers three voicings, from a compact open-position form to a mid-neck top-string shape and a fully moveable A-shape barre. Every diagram is interactive and playable with acoustic guitar sound.
- 013 Fsus2 chord shapes from beginner to advanced
- 02Interactive diagrams — click Play to hear each chord
- 03Acoustic guitar sound via audio engine
- 04Compact open voicing, top-string form, and a moveable A-shape barre
- 05Difficulty rating on every shape
- 06Free — no sign-up or download needed
ANATOMY
Chord Tones
The 3 notes that form the F Sus2 chord and their role in the major scale.
Every major chord follows this same formula — root, major third, perfect fifth.