root position: Csus2
C – D – G · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-3-1
Csus2 Piano Chord
The C sus2 chord (Csus2) is made of the notes C, D and G. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5.
Notes in Csus2
| Note | Formula | Interval from root |
|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | root |
| D | 2 | major 2nd |
| G | 5 | perfect 5th |
How to play Csus2 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).
Csus2 inversions
1st inversion: Csus2/D
D – G – C · RH 1-2-5, LH 5-3-1
2nd inversion: Csus2/G
G – C – D · RH 1-3-5, LH 5-2-1
Other names for Csus2
Csus2 is also written as .
Keys that contain Csus2
Csus2 is not one of the basic chords of any major or minor key. It is usually used as a passing or colour chord.