C7sus4 chord on piano
C Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: C, F, G and Bb.
How to play C7sus4
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F, G and Bb above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
C7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · F · G · Bb1st inversion
F · G · Bb · C2nd inversion
G · Bb · C · F3rd inversion
Bb · C · F · GNotes 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 C7sus.
More C chords
All C piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
Questions
What notes are in the C7sus4 chord?
C7sus4 (C dominant seventh suspended fourth) is made of four notes: C (root), F (perfect fourth), G (perfect fifth) and Bb (minor seventh).
How do you play C7sus4 on piano?
Play C, F, G and Bb together. With the right hand use fingers 1-2-3-5; with the left hand use 5-3-2-1.
What are the inversions of C7sus4?
Root position: C F G Bb. 1st inversion: F G Bb C. 2nd inversion: G Bb C F. 3rd inversion: Bb C F G.
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.