How to Play Csus2 on Piano
The C Suspended 2nd chord sounds open and unresolved. It stacks 3 notes: C – D – G.
The third is replaced by a second, so the chord is neither major nor minor. It reads as spacious rather than tense.
Notes in Csus2
| Note | Interval | Finger |
|---|---|---|
| CC4 | Root | 1 |
| DD4 | Major 2nd | 3 |
| GG4 | Perfect 5th | 5 |
How to Play
Right Hand
Place your thumb (finger 1) on C. Use finger 3 on D and finger 5 on G.
Where it sits
Every note of this chord is a white key, which makes it one of the easier shapes to find without looking.
Press all 3 keys at the same time. Keep your wrist relaxed and your fingers curved. The blue dots on the piano below show exactly which keys to press — they turn green when you play the right note.