F sus2 chord (Fsus2) on guitar and piano

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F sus2
The F sus2 chord (Fsus2) is made of the notes F, G and C. It is built from the root F with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

F sus2

Notes: F – G – C
Guitar — positions on the neck
Fsus2123411Fsus2××31341Fsus2××54112Fsus2×813411Fsus210211134
Piano — root position and inversions
Fsus2C125F G CFsus2C125G C FFsus2C135C F G

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 135511. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
F
root
G
second
C
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the F sus2 chord?

The notes of the F sus2 chord (Fsus2) are F, G and C.

How do you play the F sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): 135511.

How is the F sus2 chord built?

The F sus2 chord (Fsus2) is made of the notes F, G and C. It is built from the root F with a second and a perfect fifth.