F sus4 chord on piano
Fsus4 · Fsus — the third replaced by the fourth: a suspended sound that usually resolves to major.
| Notes | F – B♭ – C |
|---|---|
| Formula | 1 – 4 – 5 |
| Symbols | Fsus4, Fsus |
| Fingering (root position) | Right hand 1 3 5 · Left hand 5 3 1 |
How to play F sus4 on the piano
Start on F. Add the fourth (B♭) and the fifth (C). With the right hand use fingers 1 3 5; with the left hand 5 3 1. Press the keys together for the chord, or one after another for an arpeggio.
Inversions
The same notes in a different order: the lowest note changes, the chord stays F sus4. Inversions let you move between chords with small steps.
Root position
F – B♭ – C · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 3 1
1st inversion
B♭ – C – F · RH 1 2 5 · LH 5 3 1
2nd inversion
C – F – B♭ · RH 1 3 5 · LH 5 2 1
Other F chords
F majorF minorF diminishedF augmentedF sus2F6F7F major seventhF minor seventhF diminished seventhF half-diminished
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