root position: Fsus4
F – B♭ – C · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Fsus4 Piano Chord
The F sus4 chord (Fsus4) is made of the notes F, B♭ and C. Its formula is 1 – 4 – 5.
Notes in Fsus4
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| B♭ | 4 | perfect 4th |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Fsus4 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fsus4 inversions
1st inversion: Fsus4/Bb
B♭ – C – F · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Fsus4/C
C – F – B♭ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Fsus4
Fsus4 is also written as Fsus.
Keys that contain Fsus4
Fsus4 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.