C sus2 guitar chord
How to play the C sus2 chord, written Csus2, on guitar. The shape is x 3 0 0 1 3 and it sounds the notesC – D – G — free to print or download below.

How to play the C sus2 chord
- Read the diagram. The dots show where to press. A circle above a string means play it open; an × means do not play that string. This shape is x 3 0 0 1 3 (from the low E string to the high E).
- Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
- Strum and check. Strum the 5 played strings and let each note ring cleanly. The chord sounds the notes C – D – G.
Notes in the C sus2 chord
The C sus2 chord contains the notes C – D – G. The diagram shows the common open shape, x 3 0 0 1 3 from the lowest string to the highest.
C sus2 guitar chord — frequently asked questions
How do you play the C sus2 chord on guitar?
Use the shape x 3 0 0 1 3 (low E to high E): press the dots shown, play the 2 open strings and mute the 1 marked with an ×. It sounds the notes C – D – G.
What notes are in the C sus2 chord?
The C sus2 chord (Csus2) contains the notes C – D – G.
Is the C sus2 guitar chord diagram free?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.