Chord
F Suspended 2 Chord
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Highlighted notes form this chord.
Notes
F · G · C
Root: F
Intervals
1 · 2 · 5
How it is built
This chord starts on F and applies the intervals 1, 2, 5. The result contains 3 distinct pitch classes per octave.
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Guide and musical context
About F Suspended 2 Chord
F Suspended 2 Chord contains F, G, C. Its sound is open and airy because the third is replaced by the second.
Character and sound
Open and airy because the third is replaced by the second.
Musical context and history
Suspension comes from contrapuntal voice leading, although the modern sus2 symbol is often used as a stable sonority in pop, rock and ambient music.
How and where it is used
It avoids defining major or minor and works well in open accompaniment with common tones.
In Theory view you can hear the pitch collection without depending on a specific fingering. Then switch to Piano, Guitar, Ukulele or Mandolin to see how the same notes are physically distributed on each instrument.
Harmonic and musical relationships
Compare this chord with other variants sharing the root F. Changing a single third, fifth, seventh or extension makes it easy to hear which interval defines the chord’s character.
The formula on this page is 1 · 2 · 5 and, from F, produces the notes F · G · C.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F Suspended 2 Chord?
The notes are F, G, C.
What is its interval formula?
The formula is 1 · 2 · 5.
How does it sound and what is it used for?
Open and airy because the third is replaced by the second. It avoids defining major or minor and works well in open accompaniment with common tones.
Can I view it on a specific instrument?
Yes. Use the selector near the top to switch between Piano, Guitar, Ukulele and Mandolin without changing the musical combination you are studying.