Fsus2 chord

F suspended 2nd

C4

F

G

C

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Notes

F
R
G
2
C
5

Formula: R – 2 – 5

Fsus2 inversions

The same notes, with a different note in the bass.

Root position Fsus2

C4

F

G

C

1st inversion Fsus2/G

C4

G

C

F

2nd inversion Fsus2/C

C

F

G

C6

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FAQ

What notes are in the Fsus2 chord?

The F suspended 2nd chord (Fsus2) has 3 notes: F, G and C.

How do you play Fsus2 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).