C Sharp Suspended 2nd (also written Dbsus2)
C#sus2 is made of 3 notes: C#, D# and G#. Here it is in root position, with C# at the bottom.
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| Note | Degree | Interval from C# |
|---|---|---|
| C# | 1 | root |
| D# | 2 | major 2nd |
| G# | 5 | perfect 5th |
A sus2 chord replaces the 3rd with a major 2nd. With no 3rd it sounds open and airy, neither happy nor sad, and it often moves back to a major or minor chord.