What is a Csus2 Chord?
Csus2
Csus2 Suspended 2nd
String-by-String
E
×
A
3
D
0
G
0
B
1
e
3
Csus2 Suspended 2nd is a suspended second chord with the root C, major second D, and perfect fifth G. It has an open, ambiguous quality that works beautifully as a passing chord.
Intervals
RootMajor 2ndPerfect 5th
Notes
CDG
Why does Csus2 sound open and airy?
The Csus2 Suspended 2nd chord gets its open and airy character from the combination of its root, major 2nd, perfect 5th. The specific intervals between the notes C, D, Gcreate the harmonic tension and color that define this chord's unique sonic signature.
How to use Csus2?
Csus2 is commonly used in progressions across many genres. Try substituting it where you would normally play a standard C chord for added harmonic interest. It pairs well with other chords in the key of C and can serve as both a foundation and a color chord depending on the context.