Csus2 open chord (x30013)
- Fingering
- x30013
- Fingers
- – 3 – – 1 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Position
- open position
Notes in the C suspended 2nd chord
The Csus2 chord is made of C · D · G. Its formula is 1–2–5.
| Note | Degree | Interval from C |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| D | 2 | major second |
| G | 5 | perfect fifth |
How to play the Csus2 guitar chord
- Put your first finger on the 1st fret of the B string.
- Put your third finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Put your fourth finger on the 3rd fret of the high E string.
- Let the D and G strings ring open.
- Strum from the A string down and leave the low E string out.
That is the open-position shape, x30013. It is rated easy: 3 fingers, 5 strings.
Why your Csus2 chord buzzes or sounds muted
The open D string sits next to a fretted string. Arch your fingers so only the fingertips touch, or that string will sound dead.
Low E string is not part of this Csus2 shape. Start your strum on the A string, or rest your thumb on the unused string to keep it quiet.
Csus2 barre chord
Csus2 has 1 barre shape here: 335533 (barre at the 3rd fret).
A barre shape has no open strings, so it moves. Slide it up one fret and you are playing C#sus2 (Dbsus2).
Csus2 open chord
The open Csus2 chord is x30013 and x30033. The first one uses the open D and G strings, which is why it rings longer than the shapes higher up the neck.
Keys with the Csus2 chord
Csus2 is the I chord in C major, VI chord in Eb major, V chord in F major, IV chord in G major and II chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor, I chord in C minor, VII chord in D minor, VI chord in E minor and IV chord in G minor.
Chords related to Csus2
Csus2 guitar chord questions
How do you play a Csus2 chord on guitar?
Play x30013, reading from the low E string to the high E string. An x means the string is not played and a 0 means it rings open. The fingers used are - 3 - - 1 4.
What notes are in the Csus2 chord?
The C suspended 2nd chord has 3 notes: C, D and G. Its formula is 1–2–5, counted from the C major scale.
What keys is the Csus2 chord in?
Csus2 is the I chord in C major, VI chord in Eb major, V chord in F major, IV chord in G major and II chord in Bb major. In minor keys it is the III chord in A minor, I chord in C minor, VII chord in D minor, VI chord in E minor and IV chord in G minor.
Csus2 chord diagram to print or save
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