The Chord Cookbook Compendium © 2008 Matthieu Brandt

Sus2 – Chords

Definition : 3 Note chords with root, suspended 2nd and perfect fifth.
The suspended 2nd can be found 2x1/2 note (2 frets) up from the root.
The chord is major nor minor and can be played as a replacement for
both types of chords.
Chord Formula : Suspended 2nd = 1-2-5 .
Styles of Music : Folk, Country, Pop, Rock, etc.
Examples : One (U2), Fire and Rain (James Taylor), Green Eyes (Coldplay).
When to use : Used for variation when a chord is played for a relatively long period
of time or to give a chord a mild flavor.

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