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C6sus2/G guitar shapes

Popular fretboard positions with fingering suggestions

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C6 suspended 2nd / G (2nd inversion) guitar chord diagram showing fretboard positions

About the chord

C6 suspended 2nd / G (2nd inversion)

C6sus2/G is the C6 suspended 2nd / G (2nd inversion) guitar chord with G in the bass. It uses the notes C, D, G, and A and the interval formula 1-2-5-6.

The C6 suspended 2nd 6 suspended 2nd chord replaces the third with a suspended second D while adding a major sixth A, creating a spacious, unresolved harmony. Its airy, open feel adds a modern, atmospheric color to progressions, suitable for ambient and cinematic music. With G in the bass, this voicing functions as the 2nd inversion of C6 suspended 2nd.

Also written as C6sus2.

Root note: C
Bass note: G
Chord tones: 4
Playable shapes: 72

Chord tones

CDGA

Common guitar voicings

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

Shape 300013

300013

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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 6th string.
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  4. 4 Let the fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open.
  5. 5 Strum from the 6th string down.

Shape 300213

300213

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  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string.
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string.
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string.
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string.
  5. 5 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open.
  6. 6 Strum from the 6th 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.

A Major Sixth 6

The sixth adds warmth and a slightly more relaxed extended color.

Shape details

Every shape is shown with its diagram and exact fingering instructions.

C6sus2/G shape 300013

How to play this shape

  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 6th string
  3. 3 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 300213

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 330213

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 2nd fret of the 3rd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 300533

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Let the fifth and fourth strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 305533

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string and 2nd string in barre position
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  5. 5 Let the fifth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 330035

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  4. 4 Let the fourth and third strings ring open
  5. 5 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 335035

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 4th string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the third string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

C6sus2/G shape 330535

How to play this shape

  1. 1 Place the 1st finger on the 3rd fret of the 5th string and 6th string in barre position
  2. 2 Place the 2nd finger on the 3rd fret of the 2nd string
  3. 3 Place the 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the 3rd string
  4. 4 Place the 4th finger on the 5th fret of the 1st string
  5. 5 Let the fourth string ring open
  6. 6 Strum from the sixth string down to the first string

Quick answers

What notes are in C6sus2/G?

C6sus2/G uses the notes C, D, G, and A. Its interval formula is 1-2-5-6.

What is another name for C6sus2/G?

C6sus2/G is also written as C6sus2.

How do you play C6sus2/G on guitar?

Place the 1st finger on the 1st fret of the 2nd string. Place the 3rd finger on the 3rd fret of the 6th string. Place the 4th finger on the 3rd fret of the 1st string. Let the fifth, fourth, and third strings ring open. Strum from the 6th string down.

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