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.

C sus2 guitar chord diagram (x 3 0 0 1 3) — notes C – D – G

How to play the C sus2 chord

  1. 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).
  2. Place your fingers. Press each dotted position with the finger number printed on it.
  3. 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?

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