F#sus2 Chord (F# suspended 2nd) on Guitar
F#sus2 (F# suspended 2nd) is made of the notes F# – G# – C#. The easiest guitar fingering is xx4122 (low E to high e; x = muted, 0 = open). It needs 4 fingers and no barre.
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How to play F#sus2
- Press the 4th string (D) at fret 4 (F#).
- Press the 3rd string (G) at fret 1 (G#).
- Press the 2nd string (B) at fret 2 (C#).
- Press the 1st string (high e) at fret 2 (F#).
- Do not play the 6th string (low E).
- Do not play the 5th string (A).
| String | Fret | Note | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6th string (low E) | x (mute) | - | |
| 5th string (A) | x (mute) | - | |
| 4th string (D) | 4 | F# | R |
| 3rd string (G) | 1 | G# | 2 |
| 2nd string (B) | 2 | C# | 5 |
| 1st string (high e) | 2 | F# | R |
What is a F# suspended 2nd chord?
A suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with the second note of the scale, so it is neither major nor minor.
Notes and formula. F#sus2 contains F#, G#, C#. Counted from the root F#, that is R (root), 2 (major 2nd), 5 (perfect 5th). It is also written Gbsus2; the two names sound identical and the name used depends on the key of the song.
Sound. Open, airy and unresolved. Without a third, the chord floats and leaves the mood undecided.
Where it is used. Used in indie, pop, rock and worship music to add colour, or to move to and from a major or minor chord for a "resolve" effect.
Tips for playing F#sus2
Alternate between the sus2 and the plain major or minor chord to hear the tension release. This is the classic "suspension".
Common mistake: Thinking sus2 is a minor chord. There is no third, so it is neutral, not sad.
Scales to play over F#sus2
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F#sus2 chord FAQ
What notes are in a F#sus2 chord?
F#sus2 (F# suspended 2nd) contains the notes F#, G#, C#. The formula is R–2–5 relative to the root F#.
How do you play F#sus2 on guitar?
The most common shape for F#sus2 is xx4122, read from the low E string to the high e string (x = muted, 0 = open, numbers = frets). It needs 4 fingers and no barre.
Is F#sus2 an easy guitar chord?
It is rated intermediate. It needs 4 fingers and no barre.
Is F#sus2 the same as Gbsus2?
Yes. F# and Gb are enharmonic: they are the same pitch with different names, so F#sus2 and Gbsus2 sound identical on guitar. The name used depends on the key of the song.
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