Csus2 chord on guitar
C Suspended Second. Notes: C, D and G.
How to play Csus2
- Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open D and G strings ring.
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
Lowest note: C (the root)Strings played: 5 of 6Other voicings: 3 below
Easier with a capo. Put a capo on fret 3 and play the Asus2 shape. It sounds as Csus2.
All 4 ways to play Csus2
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyOpen position
EasyBarre at fret 3
MediumFret 7 position
HardNotes and theory
Croot
D2 · major second
G5 · perfect fifth
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord. The formula is 1 2 5.
More C chords
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suspended second chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the Csus2 chord?
Csus2 (C suspended second) is made of three notes: C (root), D (major second) and G (perfect fifth).
How do you play Csus2 on guitar?
The easiest Csus2 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 1 (C). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
Is Csus2 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended second chord sound like?
A sus2 chord replaces the third with a second, giving an open, airy sound that works in place of either the major or the minor chord.