F#sus2 chord on piano
F Sharp Suspended Second, also written Gbsus2. Notes: F#, G# and C#.
How to play F#sus2
- Find F# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add G# and C# above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
F#sus2 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
F# · G# · C#1st inversion
G# · C# · F#2nd inversion
C# · F# · G#Notes and theory
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5.
More F# chords
All F# piano chordssuspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the F#sus2 chord?
F#sus2 (F sharp suspended second) is made of three notes: F# (root), G# (major second) and C# (perfect fifth).
How do you play F#sus2 on piano?
Play F#, G# and C# together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of F#sus2?
Root position: F# G# C#. 1st inversion: G# C# F#. 2nd inversion: C# F# G#.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.