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C sus2 chord for guitar (Csus2)

Diagram, fingering, and theory for the C sus2 chord (Csus2) on guitar: C · D · G.

Root
Chord
DiagramCsus2
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Stacked thirds
1
2
5
Theory
Formula1-2-5
DifferenceThe 3rd gives way to the 2nd.
SoundOpen, neutral, crystalline.
FunctionSuspended color, neither major nor minor.
UseArpeggios, intros, pop-rock.
Next steps
△TriadsSee the triads and inversions on the fretboard⚿ProgressionsUse it in a chord progression

Diagram for guitar in standard tuning.

C sus2

The C sus2 chord (Csus2) is made up of: C · D · G.

Arpeggios, intros, pop-rock.