Chord · 6ths & Adds
F♯add2 — F♯ Added 2nd
F♯add2 is the F♯ added 2nd chord. It is built on the root F♯ with major 2nd (G♯), major 3rd (A♯) and perfect 5th (C♯) above it — the formula 1 2 3 5, sounding the notes F♯ G♯ A♯ C♯. On the piano it sits at F# (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 4 notes in any octave are still F♯add2.
- Root
- F♯
- Quality
- Added 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 3 5
- Notes
- F♯ G♯ A♯ C♯
On the keyboard
The notes of F♯add2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | F♯ | root | F♯4 |
| 2 | G♯ | major 2nd | G♯4 |
| 3 | A♯ | major 3rd | A♯4 |
| 5 | C♯ | perfect 5th | C♯5 |
Other 6ths & adds on F♯
Added 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.