IntermediateSuspended 2nd

F#sus2 Chord

The F#sus2 is a suspended 2nd chord that sounds open, floating, and contemplative. Sus2 chords replace the third with a second, creating an ambiguous, open sound that works in both major and minor contexts. Popular in ambient, folk, and modern pop.

Notes:F#Root (1)G#Major 2nd (2)C#Perfect 5th (5)

Open Position

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Chord Diagrams

Position — Fret 2

Uses a barre chord technique

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Barre Shape — Fret 9

Uses a barre chord technique

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How to Play F#sus2

Follow these steps for the open position fingering:

Barre technique: Press your index finger flat across all strings at fret 2 to form the barre, then add the remaining fingers on top.
#StringInstructionNote
1Low E (6th string)Fret 2 with your index fingerF#
2A (5th string)Fret 4 with your ring fingerG#
3D (4th string)Fret 4 with your pinky fingerC#
4G (3rd string)Fret 3 with your middle fingerF#
5B (2nd string)Fret 2 with your index fingerG#
6High E (1st string)Fret 2 with your index fingerC#

= Open string (no fingers needed)

= Muted string (don't play)

= Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret

Notes in F#sus2

The F#sus2 chord is built from 3 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:

F#
Root (1)
The root — gives the chord its name
G#
Major 2nd (2)
The major 2nd — creates the open, floating quality
C#
Perfect 5th (5)
The fifth — adds power and stability

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