Csus2
C Suspended 2nd
1 2 5
Notes in Csus2
CR
D2
G5
The Csus2 chord contains 3 notes: C, D, G
Intervals
| Interval | Semitones | Note | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 0 | C | Root |
| 2 | 2 | D | Major 2nd |
| 5 | 7 | G | Perfect 5th |
About C Suspended 2nd Chords
Suspended 2nd chords replace the 3rd with the 2nd, creating an open, ambiguous sound. Without a 3rd, the chord is neither major nor minor. They're popular in ambient, post-rock, and worship music for their spacious quality.
Compatible Scales & Modes
These scales contain all the notes of Csus2 and can be used for soloing, improvising, and writing melodies over this chord.
C Ionian / Mixolydian
Both work — sus2 chords are ambiguous, fitting major and dominant contexts.
C Major Pentatonic
Clean and open — matches the spacious sound of sus2 chords.