Csus2sus4 chord on guitar
C Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: C, D, F and G.
How to play Csus2sus4
- Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C).
- Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F).
- Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
- Put your pinky finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 3 (G).
- Let the open G string 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: 2 below
All 3 ways to play Csus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Open position
EasyBarre at fret 1
MediumBarre at fret 3
MediumNotes and theory
Croot
D2 · major second
F4 · perfect fourth
G5 · perfect fifth
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
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Questions
What notes are in the Csus2sus4 chord?
Csus2sus4 (C suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: C (root), D (major second), F (perfect fourth) and G (perfect fifth).
How do you play Csus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest Csus2sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 3 (C). Put your middle finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 3 (F). Put your ring finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 3 (D).
Is Csus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 4 fretted notes plus open strings.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.