How do you play the C sus2(b5) chord?

To play the C sus2(b5) chord on piano, press the following keys simultaneously: C (Perfect unison), D (Major second) and F# (Diminished fifth). Find these notes on the piano keyboard and press them all at the same time to sound the C sus2(b5) chord.

What notes are in the C sus2(b5) chord?

The C sus2(b5) chord consists of 3 notes: C, D and F#. These notes together form the C sus2(b5) chord.

What intervals make up the C sus2(b5) chord?

The C sus2(b5) chord contains the following intervals from its root note (C): C (Perfect unison), D (Major second) and F# (Diminished fifth).

C sus2(b5)

The C sus2(b5) chord consists of the C (Perfect unison), D (Major second) and F# (Diminished fifth) notes.

How to play the C sus2(b5) chord

Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
Add D (Major second) — 2 semitones above C
Add F# (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C sus2(b5) chord

Related chords with different root

D 7(no5)

Related slash chords

D 3/C