C# Suspended 4th Guitar Chord Chart
Notes: C# - F# - G#
Formula: 1 - 4 - 5
Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th
Quick answer
The C#sus4 guitar chord is played as x-4-6-6-7-4 from low E to high E and uses the notes C#, F#, G#.
- Fret pattern
- x-4-6-6-7-4
- Chord notes
- C#, F#, G#
- Formula
- 1 - 4 - 5
C#sus4
C#sus4
How to Play C#sus4
- 1Mute the low E string
- 2Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A and high E strings
- 3Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string
- 4Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the G string
- 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 Guitar Chord FAQ
What notes are in the C# Suspended 4th guitar chord?
The C# Suspended 4th guitar chord uses the notes C#, F#, G#.
How do you play C#sus4 on guitar?
Play the C#sus4 guitar chord with the x-4-6-6-7-4 fret pattern from low E to high E. Mute the low E string Place your index finger on fret 4 of the A and high E strings Place your middle finger on fret 6 of the D string Place your ring finger on fret 6 of the G string Place your pinky finger on fret 7 of the B string
What is the formula for C# Suspended 4th?
The C# Suspended 4th formula is 1 - 4 - 5: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th.