C#sus4 Chord on Guitar: How To Play the C# Suspended Fourth chord
Welcome to our tutorial on the C# sus4 chord. This chord belongs to the family of suspended chords, which are unique in that they do not include the third interval. Instead, the C# sus4 chord is composed of the notes C#, F#, and G#. The intervals that build this chord are the 1 (Root), 4 (Perfect Fourth), and 5 (Perfect Fifth).
Understanding the construction of the C# sus4 chord is easier when you have a grasp of how to build chords by stacking intervals. This concept is fundamental to music theory and is crucial for understanding how to play this and other chords.
For a broader understanding of suspended chords, you may want to visit our tutorial about suspended (sus) guitar chords. This will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the nature and function of these chords in music.
In this tutorial, we will provide you with detailed chord diagrams and fretboard patterns that illustrate the tones composing the C# sus4 chord. We will also guide you on how to play it correctly. For those who may have a chord shape and are unsure of how to name it, our interactive tool to analyze chord shapes can be a valuable resource.
Whether you are a beginner or an intermediate player, mastering the C# sus4 chord will add a new dimension to your guitar playing skills. So, let's dive in and explore this intriguing chord together.
Notes that compose the C# sus4 chord:
C#F#G#
Tones in the Suspended Fourth chord:
How To Play The C# Suspended Fourth chord on guitar
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Position 1
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Position 2
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Position 3
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Play This Chord With Other Roots
C sus4 | D sus4 | E sus4 | F sus4 | G sus4 | A sus4 | B sus4 | C#sus4 | D#sus4 | F#sus4 | G#sus4 | A#sus4 | Absus4 | Bbsus4 | Dbsus4 | Ebsus4 | Gbsus4
Create your C# sus4 chord shapes
You can create any fingering you like on any part of the fretboard, just play some of the chord tones shown in the map below.