C#7sus4 chord on piano
C Sharp Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth, also written Db7sus4. Notes: C#, F#, G# and B.
How to play C#7sus4
- Find C# at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F#, G# and B above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-2-3-5. Left hand: 5-3-2-1.
Notes
C#7sus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C# · F# · G# · B1st inversion
F# · G# · B · C#2nd inversion
G# · B · C# · F#3rd inversion
B · C# · F# · G#Notes 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.
More C# chords
All C# piano chordsdominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key
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 piano?
Play C#, F#, G# and B 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 C#7sus4?
Root position: C# F# G# B. 1st inversion: F# G# B C#. 2nd inversion: G# B C# F#. 3rd inversion: B 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.