Csus2 chord (C suspended second) on piano
Csus2 (C suspended second) has three notes: C, D and G. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. In major keys, Csus2 is the Isus2 chord in C major, the IIsus2 in Bb major, the IVsus2 in G major, the Vsus2 in F major and the VIsus2 in Eb major.
Csus2 inversions and fingering
C D G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1
D G C · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-2-1
G C D · RH 1-3-5 · LH 5-2-1
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| Symbol | Csus2 |
|---|---|
| Notes | C D G |
| Formula | 1 2 5 |
| Intervals | root, major second, perfect fifth |
| Type | Suspended second chord |
Csus2 across the keyboard
Piano, C3 to C5. Notes in this scale, low to high: C3 (1), D3 (2), G3 (5), C4 (1), D4 (2), G4 (5), C5 (1).
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Questions
What notes are in the Csus2 chord?
Csus2 (C suspended second) has three notes: C, D and G. Its formula is 1, 2, 5. C is the root, D is the major second and G is the perfect fifth.
How do you play Csus2 on piano?
Play C, D and G together. Root position: C D G · RH 1-2-5 · LH 5-3-1.
What key is Csus2 in?
In major keys, Csus2 is the Isus2 chord in C major, the IIsus2 in Bb major, the IVsus2 in G major, the Vsus2 in F major and the VIsus2 in Eb major. It is diatonic to those keys, so it fits songs in any of them.
What does sus mean in Csus2?
Suspended: the 3rd is replaced by the 2nd, D. With no 3rd, Csus2 is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves to C or Cm.