Suspended 2nd Chord

The sus2 chord replaces the third with a major second, creating an open, ambiguous sound with no major or minor quality. It is widely used in rock and pop for its airy, unresolved character.

Symbol: sus2   Formula: 1-2-5   C Suspended 2nd Chord: C – D – G

Harmonic character: open

Choose a Root

C Suspended 2nd Chord G Suspended 2nd Chord D Suspended 2nd Chord A Suspended 2nd Chord E Suspended 2nd Chord B Suspended 2nd Chord F# Suspended 2nd Chord F Suspended 2nd Chord Bb Suspended 2nd Chord Eb Suspended 2nd Chord Ab Suspended 2nd Chord Db Suspended 2nd Chord

Interval Formula

Degree Interval Semitones from Root Note (C Suspended 2nd Chord)
1 Root (1) 0 C
2 Major 2nd (2) 2 D
5 Perfect 5th (5) 7 G

Related Chords

majoradd9sus4

Common Progressions