Accessible Page: C Suspended Second Guitar Chord Charts & Variations

This page provides an accessible, text-only version of the C sus2 guitar chord, designed for use with screen-reader software.

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Chord Shapes

There are 3 positions for this chord:

Position 1

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Place your index finger (1) on the fret 3 of the A, B and high E strings at the same time
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 5 of the D string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 5 of the G string

Position Characteristics

• This position requires barre
• This position is movable

Position 2

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Mute the D string
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

Position 3

Fingers Positions

• Mute the low E string
• Let the D string play without pressing any fret
• Let the G string play without pressing any fret
• Place your middle finger (2) on the fret 3 of the A string
• Place your ring finger (3) on the fret 3 of the B string
• Place your pinky finger (4) on the fret 3 of the high E string

Position Characteristics

• This position uses open strings

C sus2 Description

Welcome to our tutorial on the C sus2 chord. This chord, belonging to the family of suspended chords, is composed of the notes C, D, and G. The intervals that build this chord are 1 (Root), 2 (Major Second), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).

Suspended chords are unique because they do not contain the third, which is typically present in most chords. This gives them a unique sound that is neither major nor minor, creating an open, airy feel. If you're interested in learning more about suspended chords, check out our tutorial on suspended guitar chords.

The C sus2 chord is built by stacking intervals. If you're not familiar with this concept, we have a tutorial that teaches how to build chords by stacking intervals.

Understanding the intervals that compose a chord is crucial for mastering the fretboard and improving your guitar skills. Our tutorial about fretboard intervals can guide you through this important aspect of guitar theory.

In this tutorial, we will not only teach you how to play the C sus2 chord, but we will also show you chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that highlight the tones composing the chord. This will help you understand the structure of the chord and how it is played on the guitar.

So, whether you are a beginner or an intermediate player looking to expand your knowledge of guitar chords, this tutorial is perfect for you. Let's dive into the fascinating world of the C sus2 chord!

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