C#sus2 Guitar Chord | How To Create and Play the C# Suspended Second chord

C# sus2 guitar chord shapes

Welcome to our tutorial on the C# sus2 chord. This unique chord, belonging to the family of suspended chords, is composed of the notes C#, D#, and G#. It's a chord that is built without the third, which gives it its characteristic sound. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 2 (Major Second), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).

If you're new to suspended chords, or need a refresher, we recommend checking out our tutorial about suspended (sus) guitar chords. This will provide a solid foundation for understanding the C# sus2 chord.

Understanding the structure of the C# sus2 chord requires knowledge of fretboard intervals. This chord is built by stacking specific intervals, a concept you can learn more about in our guitar music theory tutorial.

Once you have a grasp on the theory, we'll dive into practical application. We'll provide chord diagrams and fretboard patterns to show you exactly how to play the C# sus2 chord. You'll also learn the tones that compose this chord and how to denote them properly, a skill you can further develop with our tutorial on chord notation.

Mastering the C# sus2 chord can open up new possibilities for your guitar playing, whether you're composing your own music or learning your favorite songs. It's a step towards becoming an intermediate level guitarist, and a great addition to your chord repertoire.

C# sus2 chord Notes:

C#D#G#

Tones of the Suspended Second chord:

1
b2
2
b3
3
4
b5
5
#5
6
b7
7

C#sus2 Guitar Chord Shapes

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Play This Chord With Other Roots

C sus2 | D sus2 | E sus2 | F sus2 | G sus2 | A sus2 | B sus2 | C#sus2 | D#sus2 | F#sus2 | G#sus2 | A#sus2 | Absus2 | Bbsus2 | Dbsus2 | Ebsus2 | Gbsus2

C# sus2 guitar chord: fretboard map of the intervals

Pick some of the tones from the fretboard map below and play this chord in new ways.

0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
5
1
2
1
2
5
2
5
1
2
5
1
2
5
1
2
5
1
5
1
2