C# sus2 chord (C#sus2) on guitar and piano

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C# sus2
The C# sus2 / Db sus2 chord (C#sus2) is made of the notes C#, D# and G#. It is built from the root C# with a second and a perfect fifth.
The sus2 chord replaces the third with the second: it is neither major nor minor and sounds open, suspended.

C# sus2

Notes: C# – D# – G#
Guitar — positions on the neck
C#sus2××4112C#sus2×413411C#sus26211134C#sus29123411C#sus2××111341
Piano — root position and inversions
C#sus2C125C# D# G#C#sus2CC125D# G# C#C#sus2C135G# C# D#

Fingerings and positions

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x4112x. On piano, the right hand plays 3 notes, in root position or in an inversion.

Notes and intervals

Note
Interval
C#
root
D#
second
G#
perfect fifth

Neighbouring chords

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C# sus2 chord?

The notes of the C# sus2 chord (C#sus2) are C#, D# and G#.

How do you play the C# sus2 chord on guitar?

On guitar, this chord can be played in 5 ways along the neck. It is most often played with a barre. Example fingering (from the low E string to the high E string, x = muted string): x4112x.

How is the C# sus2 chord built?

The C# sus2 / Db sus2 chord (C#sus2) is made of the notes C#, D# and G#. It is built from the root C# with a second and a perfect fifth.

Are C# and Db the same chord?

Yes: C# and Db are the same note (they are called enharmonic), so C# sus2 / Db sus2 is played exactly the same way, with the same fingerings.