C7sus2 Ukulele Chord
Need the C7sus2 chord for a song? It is a barre shape, which feels awkward at first but is well worth learning. Your fingers go on the g, C, E and A strings. The steps below show exactly where each one sits.
A four-finger shape. Here is how to play C7sus2, step by step.
- Notes: C, D, G and Bb
- Frets: 3 2 3 3
- Tuning: g C E A
C7sus2 ukulele chord details
- Type
- 7th suspended 2nd
- Also known as
- C seventh suspended second
- Formula
- 1 2 5 b7
- Intervals
- C (root), D (major 2nd), G (perfect 5th), Bb (minor 7th)
- Notes
- C, D, G and Bb
- Frets
- 3 2 3 3
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Tuning
- Standard (g C E A)
How to play the C7sus2 chord
Here is the C7sus2 chord step by step:
- Put your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string.
- Put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string.
- Put your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string.
- Strum all four strings.
It is a bit of a stretch, so go slow and let your hand learn the shape. These quick tips for tricky chords help. New to these grids? Have a look at how to read a ukulele chord diagram.
What notes are in the C7sus2 chord?
The C7sus2 chord is built from four notes: C, D, G and Bb (the root, major 2nd, perfect 5th and minor 7th). That flat seventh makes a dominant 7th restless. It leans forward and wants to resolve to the next chord, which is why it turns up all over blues and folk. New to these? Have a read about seventh chords.
Ukulele songs that use the C7sus2 chord
Want to go further?
Once C7sus2 feels comfortable, its close relatives are worth exploring: try C7, Cmaj7, Cm and C. C7sus2 pairs most often with G, Am and F, so the few basic chords next to it go a long way. Then put it into a strumming pattern. When you are ready, try some easy ukulele songs.