root position: Fsus2
F – G – C · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Fsus2 Piano Chord
The F sus2 chord (Fsus2) is made of the notes F, G and C. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Fsus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| F | 1 | root |
| G | 2 | major 2nd |
| C | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Fsus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
Fsus2 inversions
1st inversion: Fsus2/G
G – C – F · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Fsus2/C
C – F – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Fsus2
Fsus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Fsus2
Fsus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.