C# Suspended 4th Guitar Chord

Notes: C# - F# - G#

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

C#sus4

4×
Standard

C#sus4

9
E Shape (Fret 9)

How to Play C#sus4

  1. 1Mute the low E string
  2. 2Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A and high E strings
  3. 3Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string
  4. 4Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the G string
  5. 5Place your pinky finger on fret 7 of the B string

About Suspended 4th Chords

The 3rd is replaced by the 4th, creating tension that wants to resolve back to a major or minor chord. Suspended 4th chords are one of the most common embellishments in pop and rock.

C# Suspended 4th on Other Instruments

Piano

Other C# Chords

C#C#mC#7C#maj7C#m7C#dimC#augC#sus2

Other Suspended 4th Chords

Csus4Dsus4Ebsus4Esus4Fsus4F#sus4Gsus4Absus4Asus4Bbsus4Bsus4