F#sus2 chord
F# suspended 2nd · also written Gbsus2
C4
F#
G#
C5
C#
Want it in context? Open F#sus2 on the full piano.
Notes
- F#R
- G#2
- C#5
Formula: R – 2 – 5
F#sus2 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position F#sus2
C4
F#
G#
C5
C#
1st inversion F#sus2/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
F#
2nd inversion F#sus2/C#
C5
C#
F#
G#
C6
More F# chords
Suspended 2nd chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the F#sus2 chord?
The F# suspended 2nd chord (F#sus2) has 3 notes: F#, G# and C#.
How do you play F#sus2 on the piano?
Put your right hand on F#, G# and C#, starting from F#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 2nd chord?
R – 2 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 2, 7).
Is F#sus2 the same as Gbsus2?
Yes. F# and Gb are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so F#sus2 and Gbsus2 sound the same.