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C7sus4 chord on ukulele

C Dominant Seventh Suspended Fourth. Notes: C, F, G and Bb.

C7sus4 ukulele chord diagram, open position1F42Bbb7GCFBb
Open position · Easy

How to play C7sus4

  1. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F).
  2. Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb).
  3. Let the open G and C strings ring.
  4. Strum all four strings.
Lowest note: GStrings played: 4 of 4Other voicings: 3 below

All 4 ways to play C7sus4

Easiest first. Tap play to hear each one.
C7sus4 ukulele chord, open position1F42Bbb7GCFBb

Open position

Easy
C7sus4 ukulele chord, barre at fret 33fr1Bbb73F41G51CRBbFGC

Barre at fret 3

Medium
C7sus4 ukulele chord, fret 5 position5fr1CR3G52Bbb74F4CGBbF

Fret 5 position

Medium
C7sus4 ukulele chord, fret 8 position8fr2F43Bbb71CR4G5FBbCG

Fret 8 position

Hard

Notes and theory

Croot
F4 · perfect fourth
G5 · perfect fifth
Bbb7 · minor seventh

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.

C7sus4 on guitarC7sus4 on piano

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dominant seventh suspended fourth chords in every key

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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 ukulele?

The easiest C7sus4 is the "open position" shape. Put your index finger on the 2nd (E) string at fret 1 (F). Put your middle finger on the 1st (A) string at fret 1 (Bb). Let the open G and C strings ring.

Is C7sus4 hard to play on ukulele?

No. The easiest version is rated easy and uses 2 fretted notes plus open strings.

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.