C#sus4 chord on guitar
C Sharp Suspended Fourth, also written Dbsus4. Notes: C#, F# and G#.
How to play C#sus4
- Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#).
- Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#).
- Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
- Put your pinky finger on the 4th (D) string at fret 4 (F#).
- Don't play the low E and high E strings: skip them or mute them with a fretting finger.
- Strum from the A string down.
All 7 ways to play C#sus4
Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.Fret 1 position
MediumFret 6 position
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 4
HardBarre at fret 9
HardBarre at fret 9
HardNotes and theory
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord. The formula is 1 4 5, and you will also see it written as C#sus.
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Questions
What notes are in the C#sus4 chord?
C#sus4 (C sharp suspended fourth) is made of three notes: C# (root), F# (perfect fourth) and G# (perfect fifth).
How do you play C#sus4 on guitar?
The easiest C#sus4 is the "fret 1 position" shape. Put your index finger on the 3rd (G) string at fret 1 (G#). Put your middle finger on the 2nd (B) string at fret 2 (C#). Put your ring finger on the 5th (A) string at fret 4 (C#).
Is C#sus4 hard to play on guitar?
No. The easiest version is rated medium and uses 4 fretted notes.
What does a suspended fourth chord sound like?
A sus4 chord replaces the third with a fourth. With no third it is neither major nor minor, and it usually resolves back to the plain major chord.