Fsus2
F Suspended 2nd
1 2 5
Notes in Fsus2
FR
G2
C5
The Fsus2 chord contains 3 notes: F, G, C
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | F | Root |
| 2 | 2 | G | Major 2nd |
| 5 | 7 | C | Perfect 5th |
About F Suspended 2nd Chords
Suspended 2nd chords replace the 3rd with the 2nd, creating an open, ambiguous sound. Without a 3rd, the chord is neither major nor minor. They're popular in ambient, post-rock, and worship music for their spacious quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Fsus2 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
F Ionian / Mixolydian
Both work — sus2 chords are ambiguous, fitting major and dominant contexts.
F Major Pentatonic
Clean and open — matches the spacious sound of sus2 chords.