Flute · Level 3 · Beginner
Suspended chords in F major on Flute
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Sus chords replace the third with the second or fourth note, creating a moment of tension that resolves back to the plain chord. They add movement without changing the bass.
Fsus4
Notes: F · B♭ · C
F
Notes: F · A · C
Fsus2
Notes: F · G · C
HOW TO PRACTISE IT
Six steps to a clean loop.
- Play each chord as an arpeggio, one note at a time: Fsus4, F and Fsus2. Press play on the card, then match each note.
- Keep a steady air stream between notes; for the higher notes, aim the air a little higher instead of blowing harder.
- Set the tempo to 53 BPM and play the progression with one chord per bar. Move only the finger that changes; leave the rest of the shape in place.
- Play the chord tones one at a time, one note per beat, tonguing each note lightly (“too”).
- Raise the tempo to 70 BPM once you can play the loop three times without stopping.
- Record one take, listen back and check for tension in the sus chord and release when the third returns.
Listen for
Aim for tension in the sus chord and release when the third returns. A common mistake is re-fretting the whole chord instead of moving one finger.
Why it works
Without a third, a sus chord is neither major nor minor. The fourth wants to fall to the third; the second wants to rise to it.
F major has 1 flat; its relative minor key is D minor.
Questions
What are the chords in Isus4–I–Isus2–I in F major?
In F major the progression is Fsus4 | F | Fsus2 | F.
What is the key signature of F major?
F major has 1 flat. Its relative minor is D minor.
Is this lesson right for my level?
This is a level 3 lesson (beginner). If it feels too hard, start with “The four-chord pop progression”.
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