Csus2
Triads · C root
Csus2
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy.
0 st2 st7 st
Notes in Csus2
CRoot
D3rd
G5th
C is the natural starting point — no sharps or flats. The clearest key to hear chord quality in isolation.
Identify the Chord Quality on C
Each chord below is played on C. Listen and identify whether you heard Csus2, Cm, C7, or another quality — the hardest and most useful ear training skill.
Sus2 in All 12 Keys
Other Chords in C
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About the Csus2 Chord
The Csus2 chord is a sus2 chord built on C. It contains the notes C, D, G — the root, third, and fifth.
A suspended chord with the major 2nd replacing the third. Open and airy. Practising the Csus2 chord across different voicings and contexts builds the harmonic recognition that lets you identify it instantly in any musical setting — whether in a band mix, a recording, or a live performance.