Fsus2
Fsus2 is the f suspended 2nd chord, spelled F – G – C. the third is replaced by the second — open, airy, neither major nor minor.
The keys
F – G – C
Practise this chord
Plug in your MIDI keyboard and let Coach Tshepho drill you on Fsus2 — it plays the chord, names any wrong notes as you play, and moves you on when you nail it.
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| Note | Interval from root | Degree |
|---|---|---|
| F | Root | 1 |
| G | Major 2nd | 2 |
| C | Perfect 5th | 5 |
Inversions
| Position | Keys (low → high) |
|---|---|
| Root position | F4 – G4 – C5 |
| 1st inversion | G4 – C5 – F5 |
| 2nd inversion | C5 – F5 – G5 |
A working voicing
Split the chord between two hands the way working players do — a solid shell low down, the colour tones up top:
| Hand | Keys |
|---|---|
| Left (shell) | F2 – C3 |
| Right (colour) | G4 – C5 |
Where Fsus2 lives
Suspend and resolve
Fsus2 → F
The suspension releases into the plain triad — tension, then home.
As a pad colour
Fsus → E♭ → B♭
Kept unresolved, the sus chord floats — a staple of modern pads.
Put Fsus2 under your fingers
Hear every voicing, see the keys light up, and drill it in the interactive Chord & Voicing Lab.
Open the Chord & Voicing Lab →More F chords
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F7♯5Play it over a groove
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