F suspended 2nd · Piano

Fsus2 Chord on Piano

The Fsus2 chord (F suspended 2nd) is built from the notes F, G and C. The keyboard diagram below shows exactly which keys to press.

Chord diagrams

Fsus2
Fsus2 chord diagram for pianoFGC

Notes in this chord

  • F
  • G
  • C

Degrees: 1 – 2 – 5

How to play

To play Fsus2 on piano, press F, G and C together. In root position the lowest note is F, and the finger numbers follow the keys left to right in the diagram.

Theory behind the chord

Suspended second chords swap the third for a second, giving an open, airy sound. Guitarists often let one shape ring across several bars because it fits over both major and minor harmony. On Fsus2 this structure sits on the root F, so the degrees 1 – 2 – 5 map onto F, G and C.

Frequently asked questions

Which notes are in the Fsus2 chord?
Fsus2 contains the notes F, G and C. Relative to the root these are the degrees 1 – 2 – 5.

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