C suspended 2nd chord on piano
Csus2 is a suspended 2nd chord built on C. It uses the notes C - D - G and sounds open and airy, neither major nor minor.
- Notes
- C D G
- Formula
- 1 - 2 - 5
- Right hand fingering
- 1 - 3 - 5
- Left hand fingering
- 5 - 3 - 1
- Chord symbol
- Csus2
How to play Csus2 step by step
- Find C. C is the white key just left of each group of two black keys.
- Add D, 2 half steps above C.
- Add G, 7 half steps above C.
- Press all 3 keys together with fingers 1 - 3 - 5 of your right hand. Keep your wrist level and let the weight of your arm do the work.
Csus2 inversions
An inversion uses the same notes in a different order. Inversions let your hand move less between chords, which is how pianists make chord changes sound smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the C suspended 2nd chord?
The C suspended 2nd chord (Csus2) contains 3 notes: C, D, G. Its formula is 1 - 2 - 5.
How do you play Csus2 on piano?
Put your right-hand thumb on C and play C, D, G together using fingers 1 - 3 - 5. With the left hand, use fingers 5 - 3 - 1.