root position: C#sus2
C♯ – D♯ – G♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
C#sus2 Piano Chord
The C sharp sus2 chord (C♯sus2) is made of the notes C♯, D♯ and G♯. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in C♯sus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C♯ | 1 | root |
| D♯ | 2 | major 2nd |
| G♯ | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play C♯sus2 on piano
- Right hand: fingers 1-3-5
- Left hand: fingers 5-3-1
Fingers are numbered from the thumb (1) to the little finger (5).
C♯sus2 inversions
1st inversion: C#sus2/D#
D♯ – G♯ – C♯ · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: C#sus2/G#
G♯ – C♯ – D♯ · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for C#sus2
C♯sus2 is also written as C♯sus2, Dbsus2, D♭sus2.
Keys that contain C♯sus2
C♯sus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.