C#7sus4 chord on guitar
C Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Db7sus4. Notes: C#, F#, G# and B.
How to play C#7sus4
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#).
- Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
- Don't play the low E, A and D strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the G string down.
All 4 ways to play C#7sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 6 position
EasyBarre at fret 2
MediumBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk. The formula is 1 4 5 b7, and you will also see it written as C#7sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#7sus4 chord?
C#7sus4 (C sharp dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: C# (root), F# (perfect fourth), G# (perfect fifth) and B (minor seventh).
How do you play C#7sus4 on guitar?
The easiest C#7sus4 is the "fret 6 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 7 (F#). Put your ring finger on the 1st (high E) string at fret 7 (B).
Is C#7sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 3 fretted notes.
What does a dominant seventh suspended fourth chord sound like?
A 7sus4 is a dominant seventh with the third replaced by a fourth. It delays the resolution and is common in pop, soul and funk.