C Sus2 Chord

Csus2 Level 4: The Studio

C Sus2 (Csus2) is built from the notes C, D, G. Its intervals are Root — Major 2nd — Perfect 5th. Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

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Notes and intervals

Interval Semitones Note
Root 0 C
Major 2nd 2 D
Perfect 5th 7 G

What does c sus2 chord sound like?

Open, spacious, and modern. Sus2 replaces the defining third with a second, removing the major/minor identity. The result is ambiguous and clean — neither bright nor dark.

C Sus2 Chord in music

An open, modern voicing popular in ambient piano and contemporary worship music. The C-D-G combination has a clean, transparent quality.

How to recognise c sus2 chord by ear

Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root.

Practice identifying this chord in ChordFrog's Level 4: The Studio .

Practice tip

Play C major (C-E-G), then drop the E to D to get Csus2 (C-D-G). Focus on how removing the third opens up the sound. The second sits much closer to the root than the third did — notice how the chord loses its major identity and becomes ambiguous.

Frequently asked questions

What notes are in a C Sus2 chord?
C Sus2 (Csus2) contains three notes: C, D, G. The intervals are Root, Major 2nd, Perfect 5th.
How do I recognise C Sus2 by ear?
Sus2 sounds "hollow" compared to major or minor. The third is missing, and you can feel the gap. It's open and airy — like a window left open. The second sits low, close to the root. Practice identifying C Sus2 in ChordFrog's Level 4 (The Studio).
What level is C Sus2 in ChordFrog?
C Sus2 is introduced at Level 4: The Studio. This level adds suspended chords alongside major and minor triads.

Other C chords

C Major Chord C Minor Chord C Diminished Chord C Augmented Chord C Sus4 Chord

All Sus2 Chords chords

D♭ Sus2 Chord D Sus2 Chord E♭ Sus2 Chord E Sus2 Chord F Sus2 Chord F♯ Sus2 Chord G Sus2 Chord A♭ Sus2 Chord A Sus2 Chord B♭ Sus2 Chord B Sus2 Chord

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