Csus2 piano chord (C suspended 2nd)

C – D – G

Formula 1 – 2 – 5

Csus2 inversions

An inversion keeps the same notes but puts a different one at the bottom. Use them to move to the next chord with the smallest hand movement.

C – D – G

D – G – C

G – C – D

What notes are in the C suspended 2nd chord?

Csus2 is C, D, G. Its formula is 1 – 2 – 5, counted from the root C.

How do you play Csus2 on piano?

With the right hand in root position, play C–D–G using fingers 1, 3 and 5 (thumb on C). With the left hand, use fingers 5, 3 and 1 from the bottom.

What are the inversions of Csus2?

Root position: C–D–G; 1st inversion: D–G–C; 2nd inversion: G–C–D.