Suspension and release
in C major
Piano chord
C Sus2 Piano Chord (Csus2)
The C Sus2 chord on piano is made of the notes C, D and G. Open and airy. The 3rd is replaced by the 2nd.
Tap any key to hear it.
What notes are in C Sus2?
3 notes, built 1 – 2 – 5 up from C.
- Notes
- C – D – G
- Formula
- 1 – 2 – 5
- Semitones from the root
- 0 – 2 – 7
- Symbol
- Csus2
- Chord type
- Suspended 2nd, 3 notes
How to play C Sus2 on piano
- Right hand: C (1), D (3), G (5). Fingers 1 – 3 – 5, thumb on C.
- Left hand: C (5), D (3), G (1). Fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on C.
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) on both hands.
C Sus2 inversions
Each inversion puts a different note of the chord in the bass. Written as a slash chord: Csus2/D, Csus2/G.
Can you find C Sus2?
Tap the notes on the keyboard, then check. Six chords, starting with this one.
1 / 6 Tap the notes of C Sus2 (Csus2)
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Any octave, any order. Each key you tap plays.
C Sus2 chord FAQ
What notes are in the C Sus2 chord?
C Sus2 (Csus2) has 3 notes: C, D and G. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5, counted up from C.
How do you play C Sus2 on the piano?
Put your right thumb on C and play C, D and G with fingers 1 – 3 – 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 – 3 – 1, little finger on C.
What are the inversions of C Sus2?
1st inversion: D, G, C (Csus2/D). 2nd inversion: G, C, D (Csus2/G).