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About the F#sus2 chord

To play F# suspended 2nd, use the first shape above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G and C strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

F#

Quality

Suspended 2nd

Notes

F# · G# · C#

How the F#sus2 chord works

F#

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

G#

Major second(2)

An open-sounding second that replaces the third.

C#

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play F#sus2 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Use your index finger to barre the 1st fret across the G and C strings. Place your middle finger on the 2nd fret of the E string and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in F#sus2?

F# suspended 2nd contains three notes: F#, G#, and C# — the root, major second, and perfect fifth.

What makes F#sus2 a suspended 2nd chord?

The G# forms a major second above F# and replaces the third, defining a suspended 2nd chord.

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