Chord · Triads
Csus2 — C Suspended 2nd
Csus2 is the C suspended 2nd chord. It is built on the root C with major 2nd (D) and perfect 5th (G) above it — the formula 1 2 5, sounding the notes C D G. On the piano it sits at C (octave 4) and above in the library's voicing; the same 3 notes in any octave are still Csus2.
- Root
- C
- Quality
- Suspended 2nd
- Formula
- 1 2 5
- Notes
- C D G
On the keyboard
Right-hand fingering for this voicing: 1–2–5 (1 is the thumb).
The notes of Csus2
| Degree | Note | Interval from the root | Pitch |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | root | C4 |
| 2 | D | major 2nd | D4 |
| 5 | G | perfect 5th | G4 |
Other triads on C
Suspended 2nd chords on every root
Part of the chord reference. See also the scales and the keys.