Csus2 chord on guitar
Csus2 is the suspended 2 chord: C, D and G (1–2–5). On guitar, the diagram shape is x 3 0 0 3 3, with C in the bass.
On the guitar, six strings give the chord room to breathe — some positions use them all, others ask you to mute the lowest ones. In this Csus2 voicing the bass is C and the shape sits at fret 3, ringing 2 open strings. Its hollow wooden body gives every chord a warm, natural ring that blooms and fades on its own.
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.