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F6sus2/D guitar shapes

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F6 suspended 2nd / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

F6 suspended 2nd / D (3rd inversion)

F6sus2/D is the F6 suspended 2nd / D (3rd inversion) guitar chord with D in the bass. It uses the notes F, G, C, and D and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The F6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second G while adding a major sixth D, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With D in the bass, this voicing functions as the 3rd inversion of F6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as F6sus2.

Root note: F
Bass note: D
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 110

Chord tones

FGCD

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape xx0011

xx0011

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 4th string down.

Shape xx0031

xx0031

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string.
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open.
  4. 4 Strum from the 4th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

F Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

G Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

C Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

D Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

F6sus2/D shape xx0011

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  5. 5 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape xx0031

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  5. 5 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape x53033

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 4th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  4. 4 Let the third string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth string
  6. 6 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape x53533

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string, 2nd string, and 4th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 5th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth string
  5. 5 Strum from the fifth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape xx0068

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 6th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  4. 4 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  5. 5 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape a80088

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape a8a088

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 5th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 10th fret of the 4th string
  5. 5 Let the third string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

F6sus2/D shape xx0a88

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 8th fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 8th fret of the 1st string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 10th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fourth string ring open
  5. 5 Do not play the sixth and fifth strings
  6. 6 Strum from the fourth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in F6sus2/D?

F6sus2/D uses the notes F, G, C, and D. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for F6sus2/D?

F6sus2/D is also written as F6sus2.

How do you play F6sus2/D on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 2nd finger on the 1st fret of the 1st string. Let the fourth and third strings ring open. Strum from the 4th string down.

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