C Suspended 4th Guitar Chord

Notes: C - F - G

Formula: 1 - 4 - 5

Intervals: Root, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th

Csus4

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Standard

Csus4

8
E Shape (Fret 8)

Csus4

3×
A Shape (Fret 3)

How to Play Csus4

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

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

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Other C Chords

CCmC7Cmaj7Cm7Csus2Cadd9C6CdimCaugCm6C9

Other Suspended 4th Chords

C#sus4Dsus4Ebsus4Esus4Fsus4F#sus4Gsus4Absus4Asus4Bbsus4Bsus4