Sus2 inverted chord - piano

Sus2 chord inversions create airy and open sounds. The absence of the third and presence of the second give a characteristic modal color.

Intervals

Degree IIIV
Interval RootMajor secondPerfect fifth
Semitones 027

Formula 1 - 2 - 5

Theory

The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second. Its inversions maintain this tonal ambiguity (neither major nor minor) and are widely used in modal music.

Examples

Example: Do Sus2 inverted

Sus2 inverted chord diagram on piano - Bass fret 999

Styles

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