Finger Positions

Root Note F#

Name F# seventh suspended second sharp fifth over C#

Intervals 1P-2M-5A-7m

Relative Minor D#m

Notes C#, F#, G#, D, E

Aliases

How to play the F#7sus2#5/C# Chord

The F#7sus2#5/C# is a fundamental dominant chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the F# seventh suspended second sharp fifth over C# is built using the 1P, 2M, 5A, 7m intervals. In the key of F# Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the F#7sus2#5/C# chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

F# → C# → D#m → B

vi-IV-I-V

D#m → B → F# → C#

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to F# helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

F# G#m A#m B C# D#m Fdim

7ths

F#maj7 G#m7 A#m7 Bmaj7 C#7 D#m7 Fm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C#, F#, G#, D, E.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the F#7sus2#5/C# chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 61, 66, 68, 62, 64

Frequencies (Hz)

277.1826309768721, 369.9944227116344, 415.3046975799451, 293.6647679174076, 329.6275569128699