Guitar arpeggio

C# Sus2 Guitar Arpeggio

C# Sus2 is a three-note arpeggio built from C#, D#, and G#. It is also commonly called C# Suspended 2, and C# Suspended Second. Use it to study chord tones, interval formulas, and guitar fretboard positions.

Chord tones
C#D#G#
Formula
1 2 5
Semitones
0 2 7
Chord symbols
C#sus2
Also called
C# Suspended 2C# Suspended Second

How to read this arpeggio

The chord tones are shown as pitch classes first. In the fretboard tool, square markers represent C# root notes, while circular markers represent the remaining tones in the arpeggio.

Use the interactive fretboard to locate the C# root notes and connect the remaining sus2 chord tones across standard tuning.

This same arpeggio shape is also commonly called C# Suspended 2 or C# Suspended Second.

Fretboard diagram

C# Sus2 Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning C# Sus2 Guitar Arpeggio fretboard diagram in standard tuning

Open this arpeggio in the fretboard tool

Start with C# Sus2 loaded, then adjust tuning, labels, colors, fret count, and orientation.

Open in interactive fretboard

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