F♯ sus2 (F♯sus2) chord on piano

The F♯ sus2 chord (F♯sus2) is a sus2 chord (a major second instead of the third), made of three notes: F♯ – G♯ – C♯. The same chord with a different spelling: G♭ sus2 (G♭sus2).

Root position: F♯4 – G♯4 – C♯5

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What the F♯sus2 chord sounds like

In a sus2 chord a major second replaces the third, so it is neither major nor minor: it sounds open and floating. It often decorates a major or minor chord.

Notes of the F♯sus2 chord

Degree	Note	Interval from the root
1	F♯	root
2	G♯	major second (2 semitones)
5	C♯	perfect fifth (7 semitones)

Root position and inversions

An inversion uses the same notes, with a different note at the bottom. When you change chords, choosing the nearest inversion keeps your hand almost still.

Root position

F♯4 – G♯4 – C♯5

1st inversion

G♯4 – C♯5 – F♯5

2nd inversion

C♯5 – F♯5 – G♯5

Which keys is it in?

The F♯sus2 chord is built from the notes of these keys (for minor keys, both the natural and the harmonic minor are considered):

F♯ major: Isus2 (tonic)
F♯ minor: Isus2 (tonic)
B major: Vsus2 (dominant)
C♯ minor: IVsus2 (subdominant)
A major: VIsus2
E major: IIsus2
G♯ minor: VIIsus2
D♯ minor: IIIsus2

Similar chords and substitutes

If F♯sus2 is too hard, or you want a different colour in the same spot, these chords are worth a try.

Substitutes (by function)

F♯ – resolves the suspension to major
F♯m – or to minor

Same notes

C♯sus4 – the same notes with a different root

Richer versions

F♯add9 – the same chord plus 1 colour note
F♯9 – the same chord plus 2 colour notes
F♯m9 – the same chord plus 2 colour notes
F♯maj9 – the same chord plus 2 colour notes

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in the F♯sus2 chord?

F♯, G♯, C♯. The root is F♯; the intervals of the other notes from the root: major second, perfect fifth.

How do I play the F♯sus2 chord on piano?

In root position, the right hand usually plays with fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb, middle finger, little finger); four-note chords with fingers 1, 2, 3 and 5. The left hand mirrors this: 5, 3, 1. In an inversion the top or bottom note moves to the other side, so your hand moves less when you change chords.

How is the F♯sus2 chord written?

The chord symbol is F♯sus2 (also written F#sus2), and its full name is F♯ sus2.