Finger Positions

Root Note C

Name C suspended second flat fifth over D

Intervals 1P-2M-5d

Relative Minor Am

Notes C, D, Gb

Aliases

How to play the Csus2b5/D Chord

The Csus2b5/D is a fundamental suspended chord in guitar music. To play this chord correctly, ensure your fingers are placed precisely on the frets indicated in the diagram above.

Music Theory Analysis

From a theoretical perspective, the C suspended second flat fifth over D is built using the 1P, 2M, 5d intervals. In the key of C Major, this chord functions as the I chord.

Common Progressions

In music composition, the Csus2b5/D chord is often used to create tension or resolution.

I-V-vi-IV

C → G → Am → F

vi-IV-I-V

Am → F → C → G

The Diatonic Family

Understanding the "family" of chords that belong to C helps with transposition and ear training.

Triads

C Dm Em F G Am Bdim

7ths

Cmaj7 Dm7 Em7 Fmaj7 G7 Am7 Bm7b5

Scale Compatibility

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* 0 scales found containing the notes C, D, Gb.

Acoustic & Digital Analysis

Digital footprint of the Csus2b5/D chord for MIDI programming and synthesizer sound design.

MIDI Numbers 60, 62, 66

Frequencies (Hz)

261.6255653005986, 293.6647679174076, 369.9944227116344