Csus2sus4 chord on piano
C Suspended Second And Fourth. Notes: C, D, F and G.
How to play Csus2sus4
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add D, F and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
Croot
D2 · major second
F4 · perfect fourth
G5 · perfect fifth
Csus2sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · D · F · G1st inversion
D · F · G · C2nd inversion
F · G · C · D3rd inversion
G · C · D · FNotes 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.
More C chords
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suspended second and fourth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play C, D, F and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of Csus2sus4?
Root position: C D F G. 1st inversion: D F G C. 2nd inversion: F G C D. 3rd inversion: G C D F.
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.