C#sus2sus4 chord on guitar
C Sharp Suspended Second And Fourth, also written Dbsus2sus4. Notes: C#, D#, F# and G#.
How to play C#sus2sus4
- Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 4. This is the barre.
- Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#).
- Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 2 ways to play C#sus2sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Barre at fret 4
MediumBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound. The formula is 1 2 4 5.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#sus2sus4 chord?
C#sus2sus4 (C sharp suspended second and fourth) is made of four notes: C# (root), D# (major second), F# (perfect fourth) and G# (perfect fifth).
How do you play C#sus2sus4 on guitar?
The easiest C#sus2sus4 is the "barre at fret 4" shape. Lay your index finger flat across the 5th (A) to the 1st (high E) string at fret 4. This is the barre. Put your ring finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 6 (C#). Don't play the low E string: skip it or mute it with a fretting finger.
Is C#sus2sus4 hard to play on guitar?
C#sus2sus4 has no open-string shape, so every version needs a barre or a stretch. The easiest one is rated medium.
What does a suspended second and fourth chord sound like?
The sus2sus4 contains both the second and the fourth and no third, a cluster-like open sound.