C#sus2 chord
C# suspended 2nd · also written Dbsus2
C4
C#
D#
G#
C5
Want it in context? Open C#sus2 on the full piano.
Notes
- C#R
- D#2
- G#5
Formula: R – 2 – 5
C#sus2 inversions
The same notes, with a different note in the bass.
Root position C#sus2
C4
C#
D#
G#
C5
1st inversion C#sus2/D#
C4
D#
G#
C5
C#
2nd inversion C#sus2/G#
C4
G#
C5
C#
D#
More C# chords
Suspended 2nd chords in other keys
FAQ
What notes are in the C#sus2 chord?
The C# suspended 2nd chord (C#sus2) has 3 notes: C#, D# and G#.
How do you play C#sus2 on the piano?
Put your right hand on C#, D# and G#, starting from C#. A common fingering for three-note chords is thumb (1), middle finger (3) and little finger (5).
What is the formula of a suspended 2nd chord?
R – 2 – 5 (in semitones from the root: 0, 2, 7).
Is C#sus2 the same as Dbsus2?
Yes. C# and Db are the same key on the piano (enharmonic), so C#sus2 and Dbsus2 sound the same.