C#sus2 Chord
The C#sus2 is a suspended 2nd chord that sounds open, floating, and contemplative. Sus2 chords replace the third with a second, creating an ambiguous, open sound that works in both major and minor contexts. Popular in ambient, folk, and modern pop.
Open Position
Chord Diagrams
Position — Fret 9
Uses a barre chord technique
Barre Shape — Fret 4
Uses a barre chord technique
How to Play C#sus2
Follow these steps for the open position fingering:
| # | String | Instruction | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low E (6th string) | ●Fret 9 with your index finger | C# |
| 2 | A (5th string) | ●Fret 11 with your ring finger | D# |
| 3 | D (4th string) | ●Fret 11 with your pinky finger | G# |
| 4 | G (3rd string) | ●Fret 10 with your middle finger | C# |
| 5 | B (2nd string) | ●Fret 9 with your index finger | D# |
| 6 | High E (1st string) | ●Fret 9 with your index finger | G# |
○ = Open string (no fingers needed)
✕ = Muted string (don't play)
● = Press your finger down firmly just behind the fret
Notes in C#sus2
The C#sus2 chord is built from 3 distinct notes, each serving a harmonic role:
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