Piano chords · Sus2 chord
Fsus2 piano chord (F suspended second)
Fsus2 is a suspended second chord with 3 notes. It sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor. Here's how to find it, play it and hear it.
F – G – C · tap any key to hear it
The notes of Fsus2
Fsus2 is built from 3 notes (1 – 2 – 5):
- F, the root
- G, the second
- C, the fifth
Every note is a white key, which makes Fsus2 an easy chord to find and play.
Fingering
- Right hand: 1 on F, 2 on G, 5 on C.
- Left hand: 5 on F, 4 on G, 1 on C.
Press every key at exactly the same moment, with the same weight. If one note sounds louder or a fraction late, the chord sounds uneven: play it slowly and listen for one sound.
Inversions
An inversion is the same notes in a different order, with a different note at the bottom. Inversions let you move between chords without jumping around the keyboard.
| Position | Notes, bottom to top |
|---|---|
| Root position | F – G – C |
| 1st inversion | G – C – F |
| 2nd inversion | C – F – G |
Where Fsus2 belongs
A sus chord is neither major nor minor: the second takes the place of the third. It usually resolves, with the second moving to the third, to F or Fm.
Fsus2 is F with its third (A) replaced by the second, G.
Hear it in a progression
Fsus2 – F – Fsus2 – F: Fsus2 resolving to F and back: the classic suspension.
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Questions people ask
What notes are in the Fsus2 chord?
Fsus2 (F suspended second) is made of F, G and C: the root, second and fifth.
How do you play Fsus2 on piano?
With your right hand, use fingers 1 on F, 2 on G, 5 on C, and press them together. With your left hand: 5 on F, 4 on G, 1 on C.
How is Fsus2 different from the plain chord?
Fsus2 is F with its third (A) replaced by the second, G.