Fretwork

C♯sus2

C♯ suspended 2nd · also written Dbsus2

C♯ · D♯ · G♯

C♯ suspended 2nd is generally considered a harder chord to play, since even its easiest full voicing needs a barre. There are 9 ways to play it below, plus a capo shortcut and an easier substitute for when the barre isn't there yet.

Click any shape to hear it played.

Every way to play it

No capo. 9 shapes, easiest first.

With a capo

The very same notes, under an easier hand. It sounds identical.

Sounds similar

A different, easier chord. These play their own notes, so you can hear the difference.