F Suspended 2nd Guitar Chord — Baritone
Guitar chord voicings in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B)
F Suspended 2nd Voicings in Baritone
F Suspended 2nd filtered by fret:
F Suspended 2nd in Baritone Tuning — Guide
The F Suspended 2nd chord is made up of the following notes: F, G, C.
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 5P.
The F Suspended 2nd chord in Baritone tuning (B-E-A-D-F#-B) requires different fingerings than standard tuning.
F sus2 substitutes the third for a major second, giving the notes F, G, C with intervals 1P, 2M, 5P. Like its sus4 sibling, this chord avoids declaring major or minor, but the second degree lends it a more modern, spacious, and airy character. Sus2 chords are favorites in alternative rock, post-rock, and worship music, where their openness creates an atmospheric, expansive harmonic palette.
How to Play F Suspended 2nd
On guitar, F sus2 typically requires a barre or partial barre voicing. Experiment with different positions to find the voicing that best suits your playing context — higher positions sound brighter and tighter, while lower positions offer more bass and resonance. CAGED system shapes help navigate these options efficiently.
F Suspended 2nd in Progressions
F sus2 works as an alternative to both F major and F minor, adding ambiguity and openness. It is popular in verse sections of pop and rock songs, where its neutral quality allows the melody to define the emotional direction.
Common Substitutions
F major, Fsus4, or Csus4 provide alternative voicings with a similar open character.
Difficulty: On guitar, this chord is intermediate — a barre or partial barre is likely needed, but the shape is manageable with practice.