F suspended 4th chord on piano
Fsus4 is a suspended 4th chord built on F. It uses the notes F - B♭ - C and sounds unresolved; it usually settles back to the major chord.
- Notes
- F B♭ C
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Fsus4
How to play Fsus4 step by step
- Find F. F is the white key just left of each group of three black keys.
- Add B♭, 5 half steps above F.
- Add C, 7 half steps above F.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Fsus4 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F suspended 4th chord?
The F suspended 4th chord (Fsus4) contains 3 notes: F, B♭, C. Its formula is 1 - 4 - 5.
How do you play Fsus4 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on F and play F, B♭, C together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.