Csus4 chord on piano
C Suspended Fourth. Notes: C, F and G.
How to play Csus4
- Find C at or above middle C. That is the root.
- Add F and G above it, skipping the keys in between.
- Right hand fingering: 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky). Left hand: 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
Notes
Csus4 inversions
An inversion moves the lowest note up an octave. Same notes, smoother jumps between chords.
Root position
C · F · G1st inversion
F · G · C2nd inversion
G · C · FNotes 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 Csus.
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Questions
What notes are in the Csus4 chord?
Csus4 (C suspended fourth) is made of three notes: C (root), F (perfect fourth) and G (perfect fifth).
How do you play Csus4 on piano?
Play C, F and G together. With the right hand use fingers 1-3-5 (thumb, middle, pinky); with the left hand use 5-3-1 (pinky, middle, thumb).
What are the inversions of Csus4?
Root position: C F G. 1st inversion: F G C. 2nd inversion: G C F.
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.