Csus2 guitar chord
The Csus2 chord (C suspended 2nd) is built from the notes C, D and G, formula 1–2–5.
- Notes
- C D G
- Type
- suspended 2nd
- Level
- Barre chord
Barre · fret 3Shape 1 of 3
x35533How to play Csus2
The usual Csus2 shape is a barre chord: your index finger presses fret 3 across several strings (x35533). Barre chords take practice, so start by getting each string to ring clearly before worrying about speed.
Open and airy. With no third it sounds neither happy nor sad.
Other ways to play it
Questions
What notes are in the Csus2 chord?
Csus2 contains C, D and G. Its formula is 1–2–5.
Is Csus2 hard to play on guitar?
It is harder than a basic open chord. The most common shape is x35533. A shortcut: put a capo on fret 3 and play an open Asus2 shape.
What can I play instead of Csus2?
C is the closest simpler chord. It keeps the same root and basic character, so it works when Csus2 is too hard or too busy.