Csus2 chord on cavaquinho
Csus2 is the suspended 2 chord: C, D and G (1–2–5). On cavaquinho, the diagram shape is x 0 1 0, with G in the bass.
On the cavaquinho, four steel strings tuned D–G–B–D pack the chord into a small, bright space — every finger counts. In this Csus2 voicing the bass is G and the shape sits at fret 1, ringing 2 open strings. Its four steel strings give a bright, sharp attack that cuts through the mix and drives the beat.
Notes and formula of Csus2
Notes in Csus2: C – D – GFormula: 1 – 2 – 5In the formula, the numbers count steps of the major scale starting from the note that names the chord; "b" lowers a half step, "#" raises one — and a slash names the bass note.
Where to use it
Pop, folk, country and intros; it builds expectation without committing.
See also
Part of the Suspended family.