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Csus2

C Suspended 2nd — Ukulele Chord

1 voicingIntermediate

Available Tunings

Other C Chords

C6C7C9CCmCmaj7Cm7Cdim

Other Suspended 2nd Chords

C♯sus2Dsus2D♯sus2Esus2Fsus2F♯sus2Gsus2G♯sus2

How to Play Csus2 on Ukulele

The Csus2 chord is a suspended 2nd chord rooted on the note C. Suspended 2nd chords sound open, airy, and modern. Tap the diagram above to hear how it sounds with realistic ukulele tone.

Expanding from Csus2

Once you're comfortable with Csus2, try exploring other chords built on the same root note. C6, C7, C9, C all share the note C as their foundation but add different harmonic colors. Switching between related chords is a great way to train your ear and expand your musical vocabulary. Practice chord changes at a steady tempo with the metronome, and explore ukulele scales to understand the theory behind these chords.