F♯ Sus2 Chord

F#sus2 Level 4: The Studio

F♯ Sus2 (F#sus2) is built from the notes F#, G#, C#. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 F#
Major 2nd 2 G#
Perfect 5th 7 C#

What does f♯ sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

F♯ Sus2 Chord in music

A shimmering voicing (F#-G#-C#) that works beautifully in ambient and cinematic music. The sharps give it a bright, crystalline character.

How to recognise f♯ sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

F#sus2 (F#-G#-C#) has a crystalline, bright quality from its all-sharp construction. Compare it to Csus2 — both are sus2, but F#sus2 sits in a completely different register of brightness. This comparison trains your ear to recognise sus2 quality independent of root colour.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a F♯ Sus2 chord?
F♯ Sus2 (F#sus2) contains three notes: F#, G#, C#. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise F♯ Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying F♯ Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is F♯ Sus2 in ChordFrog?
F♯ Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other F# chords

F♯ Major Chord F♯ Minor Chord F♯ Diminished Chord F♯ Augmented Chord F♯ Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

C Sus2 Chord D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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