C7sus2 Ukulele Chord
C7sus2 on ukulele is 3-2-3-3: put your index finger on the 2nd fret of the C string, your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the g string, your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the E string and your little finger on the 3rd fret of the A string. It is a four-finger shape, a little fiddly at first but it settles fast.
- 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.
Is there an easier way to play C7sus2?
Not really. 3-2-3-3 is already the simplest playable shape for C7sus2 on a ukulele; every alternative either needs more fingers or sits higher up the neck. If it still feels awkward, the tips above are the fix.
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.