Finger Positions

Root Note F

Name F suspended fourth over C

Intervals 1P-4P-5P

Relative Minor Dm

Notes F, Bb, C

Aliases Fsus4, Fsus

How to play the Fsus4/C Chord

The Fsus4/C is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F suspended fourth over C is built using the 1P, 4P, 5P intervals. In the key of F Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Fsus4/C chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F → C → Dm → Bb

vi-IV-I-V

Dm → Bb → F → C

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F Gm Am Bb C Dm Edim

7ths

Fmaj7 Gm7 Am7 Bbmaj7 C7 Dm7 Em7b5

Scale Compatibility

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Major Minor Minor Blues Melodic Minor Harmonic Minor Bebop Dorian Mixolydian Phrygian Ionian Pentatonic Mixolydian Pentatonic Ritusen Egyptian Vietnamese 1 Kumoijoshi

* 15 scales found containing the notes F, Bb, C.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Fsus4/C chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 65, 70, 60

Frequencies (Hz)

349.2282314330039, 466.1637615180899, 261.6255653005986