C#sus2 Guitar Chord
C#sus2 is a suspended chord built from C#, D#, G#. Replacing the third with a major second creates an open, floating quality that appears as a textural variation of C# major or as a standalone atmospheric chord.
4 ways to play C#sus2
Notes
Intervals
C# (Root), D# (Major 2nd), G# (Perfect 5th)
Notes in the C# Suspended 2nd Chord
The C# Suspended 2nd chord is built from 3 notes: C#, D#, G#. It is a suspended 2nd chord — built from a root, major second (2 semitones above the root), and perfect fifth — no third is present. On guitar, these notes are voiced across multiple strings simultaneously to create the full chord sound. Depending on the voicing, some notes may be doubled in different octaves to fill out the sound.
Common Chord Progressions with C#sus2
C# Suspended 2nd appears in many common progressions. Here are the most-used patterns when C#sus2 is the tonic chord:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What notes are in the C# Suspended 2nd chord?
The C# Suspended 2nd chord is made up of C#, D#, G#. These 3 notes form a triad (three-note chord structure).
What key is the C# Suspended 2nd chord in?
C# Suspended 2nd is a less common chord that doesn't appear as a diatonic chord in the standard 12 major keys, but is used as a borrowed or chromatic chord in many styles.
How do I play the C#sus2 chord on guitar?
Place your fingers on the guitar fretboard according to the diagram above. The numbered dots show finger placement (1 = index, 2 = middle, 3 = ring, 4 = pinky), "O" means play the string open, and "X" means mute that string.
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