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Chord chart for Csus2 Guitar Chord (C suspended 2nd): Notes, Shapes & How to Play | Guitar Wiz

C suspended 2nd guitar shapes

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C suspended 2nd guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions
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About the chord

C suspended 2nd guitar chord

Csus2 is the C suspended 2nd guitar chord. It uses the notes C, D, and G and the interval formula 1-2-5.

The C suspended 2nd suspended 2nd chord swaps the third for a major second D, giving it an airy, open feel. This ambiguity creates an ethereal quality, often used to add movement and intrigue without strong resolution.

Root note: C
Quality: suspended 2nd
Chord tones: 3
Playable shapes: 112

Chord tones

CDG

Common guitar voicings

These are quick-start shapes for players who want the answer first and the deeper theory second.

Shape 1

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  4. 4 Strum from the 5th string down.

Shape 2

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position.
  3. 3 Strum from the 5th string down.

Notes & Intervals

Each note below shows how the chord is built from its root. This is the theory layer underneath the fretboard shapes.

C Unison (Root) 1

The root anchors the chord and defines its tonal center.

D Major Second 2

The second creates an open suspended feel without fully committing to major or minor.

G Perfect Fifth 5

The fifth reinforces stability and gives the chord its strong harmonic frame.

Quick answers

What notes are in Csus2?

Csus2 uses the notes C, D, and G. Its interval formula is 1-2-5.

How do you play Csus2 on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string. Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Strum from the 5th string down.

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