C suspended second guitar chord (Csus2)
In a sus2 chord, the third is replaced by the second. Neither major nor minor, it sounds open and airy, often alternating with the major chord.
Positions and fingerings
Position 1 fret 3
Position 2 fret 10
× muted string · o open string · numbers: fingers (1 index, 2 middle, 3 ring, 4 pinky)
Chord notes
| Note | Interval |
|---|---|
| C | root |
| D | major second |
| G | perfect fifth |
Formula: 1 – 2 – 5 · C – D – G
A progression with this chord
The suspended chord resolves to the major chord on the same root: you hear it in countless pop and rock intros.