Notes and intervals of F♯ sus2
- F♯1 · root
- G♯2 · major second
- C♯5 · perfect fifth
It's used to open up the sound of a major or minor chord, in pop and rock strumming and in intros with open strings.
Progressions with F♯sus2
Suspend and resolve: Isus2 – I
F♯sus2 usually resolves to F♯: you change just one note and the chord “settles”.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F♯ suspended 2 chord?
F♯ suspended 2 (F♯sus2) has 3 notes: F♯ (root), G♯ (major second), C♯ (perfect fifth).
How do you play F♯ suspended 2 on guitar?
The most common shape uses a barre at fret 9: x 9 11 11 9 9 (from the 6th to the 1st string). Barre fret 9 with your index finger from the 5th to the 1st string. Finger 3 (ring) on fret 11 of the 4th string (D). Finger 4 (pinky) on fret 11 of the 3rd string (G). Do not play the 6th string: strum from the 5th.
Is F♯sus2 the same as G♭sus2?
Yes: F♯ suspended 2 and G♭ suspended 2 sound the same and are played the same way (they're enharmonic). The spelling depends on the key of the song; you'll see both names in sheet music and songbooks.
How do you write F♯ suspended 2 in chord notation?
It's written F♯sus2; you'll also see F♯2. Letter-based chord notation uses C, D, E, F, G, A, and B for the notes.