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About the C#sus2 chord

To play C# suspended 2nd, use the first shape above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the G string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the E string, and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

Root

C#

Quality

Suspended 2nd

Notes

C# · D# · G#

How the C#sus2 chord works

C#

Root(1)

The home note. It gives the chord its name.

D#

Major second(2)

An open-sounding second that replaces the third.

G#

Perfect fifth(5)

Adds strength and stability.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you play C#sus2 on ukulele?

Use the first shape shown above. Place your index finger on the 1st fret of the G string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the C string, your ring finger on the 4th fret of the E string, and your pinky finger on the 4th fret of the A string. Strum all four strings and check that each one rings cleanly.

What notes are in C#sus2?

C# suspended 2nd contains three notes: C#, D#, and G# — the root, major second, and perfect fifth.

What makes C#sus2 a suspended 2nd chord?

The D# forms a major second above C# and replaces the third, defining a suspended 2nd chord.

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